Redhill Cancer Hospital, Siemens Healthineers partner to build Africa’s most advanced cancer center in Nairobi

KENYA – Redhill Cancer Hospital, under the umbrella of RVL Healthcare Ltd, and Siemens Healthineers have joined forces to create a revolutionary integrated cancer center and research park in Nairobi, Kenya.  

The partnership aims to elevate the quality and expand the coverage of cancer care in the region, with a vision to improve access to essential cancer services beyond Kenya’s borders. 

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the recent US-Kenya Business Forum in Washington, D.C. between Dr. Leela Prasad Pamidimukkala, Founder and CEO of RVL Healthcare Ltd, and Vivek Kanade, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers, Middle East & Africa, in the presence of Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto and U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman. 

Dr. Leela Prasad Pamidimukkala stated, “Our vision is to build Africa’s most comprehensive Cancer Center and Research Park focused on offering high-quality diagnosis services, cancer treatment, and groundbreaking research. 

‘’With Siemens Healthineers as our partner, we are on a journey of reshaping Africa’s oncology landscape by using modern technologies and innovative solutions to provide affordable cancer care for the wider region.” 

The partnership will not only provide advisory services for the initial construction of the facility but also include the provision of state-of-the-art diagnostics, imaging, and treatment equipment along the entire oncology pathway. 

Siemens Healthineers will also support the healthcare facility’s sustainable long-term growth strategy with capacity-building programs, from physical trainings to remote engagements and AI-based services. 

Vivek Kanade, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers, Middle East & Africa, added, “Together with Redhill Cancer Hospital, we follow the vision of creating a world without fear of cancer. 

By joining forces to build this unique Cancer Center and Research Park, we will be one step closer to realizing the vision of making essential cancer care more accessible, which ties into our company’s purpose of making healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone, everywhere.” 

Through the integrated approach across the cancer pathway, Redhill Cancer Hospital will provide a one-stop solution for patients from across the region, significantly improving access to care and reducing the number of people traveling abroad for treatment, consequently supporting the local economy. 

The Research Park, which will be directly linked to the hospital, will collaborate with educational institutions and pharmaceutical companies, creating a nexus for cutting-edge research in oncology and a hub for training and education of current and future healthcare professionals. 

Construction for the unique facility, which aims to conduct up to 200,000 cancer screenings and 4,000 surgeries per year, is planned to start in August 2024, with the facility set to open its doors to patients by the end of 2025. 

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