The President of Afreximbank, Dr. George Elombi, has praised the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja after the hospital recorded major medical achievements in its first year of operation.
Dr. Elombi visited the hospital during his working tour of Nigeria and the region.
The visit reaffirmed Afreximbank’s commitment to strengthening Africa’s healthcare system and reducing dependence on medical treatment abroad.
Afreximbank developed AMCE in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London.
The centre aims to improve specialist healthcare, expand research and education, and build a strong healthcare system across Africa.
Furthermore, AMCE has moved from vision to measurable results within one year.
The hospital has treated more than 5,000 patients from over 20 countries across four continents. This growth has strengthened its position as a regional referral centre for specialist healthcare.
The centre also recorded several medical breakthroughs. It carried out West Africa’s first Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer, allowing a patient with a localised tumour to receive advanced treatment without travelling overseas.
AMCE completed its first Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery and successfully performed two stem cell transplants. These procedures show that African hospitals can now deliver complex care that meets global standards.
The hospital’s laboratory processed more than 40,000 diagnostic tests within its first year. It also completed 10 open-heart surgeries, 11 cardiac surgical procedures, 99 catheterisation laboratory procedures, and 173 anaesthesia-supported procedures.
AMCE started nuclear medicine services. Patients can now access Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging for bone scans, renograms, and perfusion scans. The centre plans to introduce Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) imaging later this year.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Elombi described the hospital’s progress as proof of African excellence and strong institutional commitment.
He said the centre has shown that Africa can provide world-class specialist healthcare while advancing the continent’s health sovereignty.
He urged Nigerians and other Africans to make full use of the facility, noting that African institutions built it with support from governments across the continent.
AMCE Chief Executive Officer Brian Deaver said Dr. Elombi’s visit marked an important point in the hospital’s journey. He said the centre’s achievements have shown that Africa can build and sustain world-class medical institutions.
Deaver said Afreximbank’s continued support will help AMCE improve patient care, research, education, and innovation across Africa.
Dr. Elombi also toured key clinical departments and met healthcare workers during the visit.
He received updates on the hospital’s performance, achievements, and expansion plans. He thanked staff for their dedication to building a new standard for specialist healthcare in Africa.
Today, AMCE employs more than 600 clinical and non-clinical professionals from 12 nationalities.
Earlier this year, the hospital also earned Great Place to Work® Certification, with 90 per cent of employees saying it is a great place to work.
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