AMCE: The Afreximbank President toured the Centre in Abuja as the specialist hospital marked one year of operations with major clinical achievements.
Afreximbank President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr George Elombi, has visited the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to advancing Africa’s healthcare sovereignty as the specialist hospital marked its first year of operations.
The visit, which formed part of Elombi‘s working tour of Nigeria and the wider region, highlights Afreximbank’s continued investment in strengthening specialist healthcare, medical research and clinical capacity across Africa.
The centre, developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, was established to reduce dependence on overseas medical treatment by providing world-class care on the continent.
During the tour, Elombi visited key clinical departments, interacted with healthcare professionals and received updates on the hospital’s operational performance, clinical achievements and long-term expansion plans.
AMCE showcases first-year achievements
The visit comes as AMCE celebrates a year of operations, during which it has treated more than 5,000 patients from over 20 countries across four continents, reinforcing its position as a regional referral centre for advanced specialist healthcare.
Within the period, the hospital delivered West Africa’s first Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for lung cancer, completed its first triple coronary artery bypass graft surgery and successfully carried out two stem cell transplants. Its laboratory also processed more than 40,000 diagnostic tests, while the cardiac programme performed 10 open-heart surgeries, 11 cardiac surgical procedures and 99 catheterisation laboratory procedures.
AMCE advances Africa’s healthcare vision
Speaking during the visit, Elombi described the centre as a demonstration of African excellence and institutional collaboration.
“The success of this Centre reflects the depth of talent assembled here and the pan-African spirit that underpins its service,” he said.
“The AMCE provides health services and advances Africa’s health sovereignty while affirming our collective capacity to take responsibility for our own lives and future.”
He said the facility delivers specialist healthcare that many Africans previously sought outside the continent and urged citizens to take advantage of services built through African partnerships and government support.
AMCE expands specialist healthcare services
The centre has also commenced nuclear medicine services, with SPECT/CT imaging now available for bone scans, renograms and perfusion scans. PET/CT imaging is expected to begin later this year, further strengthening its diagnostic capabilities.
AMCE said the services form part of broader efforts to expand access to complex medical procedures within Africa while reducing the need for medical tourism abroad.
AMCE targets continued growth
AMCE Chief Executive Officer Brian Deaver said Elombi’s visit marked an important milestone for the institution and reflected Afreximbank’s continued support for healthcare transformation on the continent.
“Our progress, from pioneering clinical achievements to earning growing trust across the region, demonstrates that Africa can build and sustain world-class centres of excellence,” Deaver said.
The facility currently employs more than 600 clinical and non-clinical professionals representing 12 nationalities and recently earned Great Place to Work Certification, with 90 per cent of employees describing it as a great place to work. Elombi thanked staff for their commitment, saying the centre’s early achievements reflected their professionalism and shared vision for Africa’s healthcare future.
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a tertiary-level multi-specialty medical institution developed by Afreximbank in collaboration with King’s College Hospital, London. In strategic partnership with Bank of Industry (BOI), and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), AMCE reflects what’s possible when African institutions unite with shared purpose. The centre is designed to set new standards in specialist healthcare, research, and medical education across Africa.
With its growing network of specialists, researchers, and healthcare professionals, AMCE is positioning itself as a leading hub for advanced medicine in Africa while contributing to a stronger, more resilient healthcare system for the continent.
