African Medical Center Of Excellence (AMCE)
Our goal is to make a decisive impact on non-communicable disease (NCD) care in West Africa by providing world-class clinical services complemented by an education and research programme.
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Overview
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African Export Import Bank
(“Afreximbank”, the “Sponsor” or the “Bank) is a multilateral trade finance institution established in 1993 with operations in Egypt, Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Zimbabwe and Uganda.
The Bank has commenced plans to develop a 500-bed, world-class African Medical Centre of Excellence (“AMCE” or the “Centre”) in Abuja, Nigeria which will offer a full spectrum of medical services in oncology, cardiology and haematology along with world- class research, education and development capabilities
The AMCE will provide world-class care to both low and high-income patients groups while demonstrating a viable model for quality healthcare in Africa
Services
The AMCE will offer end-to-end care, while driving improved clinical management through research and training
Cardiovascular
Diagnostic Services
- Blood Analysis
- Medical Imaging
- Electro Physiology
Treatment
- Pre-cutaneous Intervention
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiac Resynchronisation
Oncology & Hematology
Diagnostic Services
- Clinical Lab
- Pathology
- Medical Imaging
- Endoscopy
- Nuclear Medicine
Treatment
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
- ATMPs/Systemic Therapy
- Bone marrow transplant
General Healthcare Services
Diagnostic Services
- Pathology
- Medical Imaging
- Clinical Assessment
Treatment
- Surgical
- Non-Surgical
West Africa suffers from a severe supply shortage of healthcare infrastructure and resources. The outbreak of COVID-19 has further highlighted this challenge.
Key Project Partners
Clinical and Medical Partner
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King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Established in 1840 | 13500 staff | 1500 Beds | 1 million patient contacts a year.
Liver disease and transplantation – Largest liver transplant programme in Europe.
Neurosciences – Largest paediatric Deep Brain Stimulation service in the world.
Cardiac – Largest non-invasive echo department in Europe.
Haemato-oncology – Largest bone marrow transplant programme in the UK.
Stroke – Holds two of only eight specialist stroke centres across London.
Major trauma – One of only four Major Trauma Centres in London.
Fetal Medicine – The Harris Birthright Unit at King’s is one of the largest fetal medicine units of its kind in the world
Project Management Consultant
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Bovell Ross Project Management (BRPM) is a leading construction project management consulting firm in Africa. Some of its projects in Nigeria include Admiralty Hospital, Twin Lakes, Oando Wings Complex, Circle Mall etc. They have a presence in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Malawi and Angola.
Design Consultant
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DAR provides planning, design, management and consultancy for several projects worldwide with full scale operations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. A few of its most prominent projects include; the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre and Polytechnic Superior Institute of Luanda, among others
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Project Timeline
The Centre will be fully developed in 4 phases over a 6-year time frame
Phase 1
- Launch 170-bed specialist hospital - Development on a 34,500 square metre plot of land, multi-floor building
- Outpatient section hosting radiation therapy, chemotherapy and vascular laboratory, and rehabilitation facilities
- Inpatient ward area with a 14-bed ICU unit, 4 Operating Theatres and a bone marrow transplant center
- Diagnostic center providing imaging, electrophysiology, nuclear medicine, endoscopy, pathology, molecular testing services
- Construction expected to take 24 months
Phase 2
- Expand Complex operations - Commence retail, academic and residential developments in partnership with property management and network partners
Phase 3
- Plan upgrade to 500-bed facility. Expansion efforts to be driven by market demands and future trends in healthcare access in West Africa
Phase 4
- Establish clinical research section and embed ongoing professional development programs
- Gain accreditation as a CPD provider for clinical training in the specialty area
- Details for clinical research function to be finalised post consultations with pharmaceutical and research partners