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African medical center treats 5,000 patients from 20 countries in first year

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja treated over 5,000 patients from more than 20 countries in its first year.
  • The milestone demonstrates growing confidence in Africa's ability to provide world-class specialist healthcare.
  • AMCE, a partnership with King's College Hospital, London, aims to strengthen healthcare delivery, research, and education across Africa.

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja has achieved a significant milestone, treating over 5,000 patients from more than 20 countries across four continents within its inaugural year of operation. This achievement underscores a rising confidence in Africa's capacity to deliver specialized, world-class healthcare services.

growing confidence in Africa’s capacity to deliver world-class specialist healthcare

— African Medical Centre of ExcellenceDescribing the significance of treating patients from over 20 countries.

The center's success was highlighted during a visit by Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a key partner in the AMCE's development. His visit reaffirmed Afreximbank's commitment to bolstering Africa's healthcare sovereignty through sustained investment in advanced medical infrastructure.

growing confidence in Africa’s capacity to deliver world-class specialist healthcare

— African Medical Centre of ExcellenceHighlighting the center's achievement in its first year of operation.

Established in partnership with King's College Hospital, London, the AMCE was designed to enhance specialist healthcare delivery throughout Africa. Its mission includes expanding clinical capacity, advancing medical research and education, and reducing the continent's reliance on overseas medical treatments. The center's first year has showcased how development finance can revolutionize healthcare on the continent.

reaffirmed Afreximbank’s commitment to supporting Africa’s healthcare sovereignty through sustained investment in specialist medical infrastructure

— Dr George ElombiStating Afreximbank's dedication to African healthcare development.

Beyond patient numbers, AMCE has recorded several groundbreaking medical achievements. These include West Africa's first Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for lung cancer, enabling precise, non-invasive treatment for an elderly patient. The center also successfully performed its first complex Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, completed two stem cell transplants, and expanded access to advanced cardiac care within Africa. Its laboratory processed over 40,000 diagnostic tests, and its cardiac program conducted 10 open-heart surgeries and numerous other procedures. Nuclear medicine services are now available, with PET/CT imaging expected to launch later this year.

strengthen specialist healthcare delivery across Africa by expanding clinical capacity, advancing research and medical education, and reducing dependence on overseas medical treatment

— African Medical Centre of ExcellenceExplaining the core mission of the AMCE.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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