Kenya

An abdominal aortic aneurysm develops when the aorta, the body’s largest artery, weakens and enlarges as it passes through the abdomen.

The Spectra Optia Apheresis Machine performs red cell exchange, a specialized procedure that removes damaged red blood cells from patients and replaces them with healthy ones.

Medical professionals will now conduct tests for liver function, kidney function, cardiac markers, and tumour markers directly at the facility.

AGC Tenwek Hospital operates 17 operating theatres alongside 44 ICU and HDU beds, providing critical care capacity that few facilities in the region can match.

The initiative represents a collaborative effort between JOOTRH, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Orthopaedic surgeons from both Metropolitan Hospital and Marengo Asia Hospitals worked together to perform the procedures.

Built on Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power BI, and Microsoft Azure, the platform enables pharmacists to replace traditional pen-and-paper stock management systems with sophisticated digital tools.

Rezūm targets benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common non-cancerous condition where the prostate gland enlarges and disrupts urinary function in many men.

The launch took place during a two-day National Symposium held as part of Kenya Cancer Awareness Month.

This partnership will fund the construction of a nine-bed NICU and an eight-bed PICU, along with consultation rooms, a pharmacy, and other essential areas.