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Reimagining Hope for People Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Africa

For people living with sickle cell disease, hope is often measured in small victories; a month without a pain crisis, fewer nights spent in emergency rooms and the freedom to plan life without the constant fear of the next crisis episode. For parents and loved ones, hope means watching someone they care about suffer less and live life to the fullest. Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited blood disorders worldwide, yet it remains profoundly undertreated particularly in Africa, where the burden is highest. The World Health Organization[1] estimates that around 7.7 million people worldwide are living…

Cancer care in West Africa; why one Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) case signals a turning point

The story of cancer care in Africa is largely defined not by what is possible locally, but by what is available beyond the continent’s borders. This challenge is becoming more acute as the cancer burden rises. The World Health Organisation estimates that cancer deaths in Africa will increase by more than 85% by 2030, driven by population growth, ageing, and limited access to timely diagnosis and treatment. For decades, patients facing complex diagnoses have often been compelled to seek treatment overseas, shouldering significant travel, time and financial burdens. This pattern of outbound medical travel has shaped healthcare expectations and reinforced…

The African Medical Centre of Excellence Earns Great Place to Work® Certification

Employee feedback drives global recognition, with 90% of staff affirming AMCE as a great place to work Abuja, Nigeria – 12 March 2026: The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a groundbreaking tertiary medical institution established by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, today celebrates a significant milestone in its mission to transform healthcare delivery across Africa. AMCE has officially been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a globally recognised distinction awarded entirely based on employee feedback. The certification reflects the strength of AMCE’s workplace culture and its continued commitment to creating an environment…

AMCE achieves two landmark successes as it completes its first Open-Heart Surgery and delivers West Africa’s first Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for lung Cancer

Landmark procedure strengthens Africa’s capacity for complex cardiac care, reducing reliance on overseas medical travel ABUJA, Nigeria, December 16, 2025 — Only six months since its opening in June this year, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja is redefining top-class medical care in West Africa, achieving two ground-breaking clinical milestones. The world-class tertiary medical facility developed by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in partnership with King’s College Hospital London, AMCE has successfully completed its first open-heart surgery – a complex Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) and delivered the region’s first Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for…

AMCE Offers 50% Discount on Mammograms to Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Abuja, Nigeria – October 13, 2025 — The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has announced a 50% discount on mammogram screenings throughout the month of October as part of activities to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative underscores AMCE’s commitment to promoting early detection and prevention of breast cancer among women in Nigeria and across Africa. As one of the continent’s leading centres for advanced healthcare and oncology services, AMCE is using this opportunity to encourage more women to take proactive steps toward protecting their health. Speaking on the campaign, Dr. Gabriel Boules, Clinical Director, Oncology at AMCE, emphasized the importance of early diagnosis in…

Breast Cancer Awareness: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives

Every October, the world takes a united stand against breast cancer, a disease that continues to claim far too many lives, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Despite medical advances, thousands of Nigerian women still lose their lives each year, not because breast cancer is untreatable, but because it is often detected too late. As the Clinical Director of Oncology at the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), I have seen countless examples of courage and resilience among women fighting breast…

Reimagining Hope for People Living with Sickle…

For people living with sickle cell disease, hope is often measured in small victories; a month without a pain crisis, fewer nights spent in emergency rooms and the freedom to…

Cancer care in West Africa; why one…

The story of cancer care in Africa is largely defined not by what is possible locally, but by what is available beyond the continent’s borders. This challenge is becoming more…

The African Medical Centre of Excellence Earns…

Employee feedback drives global recognition, with 90% of staff affirming AMCE as a great place to work Abuja, Nigeria – 12 March 2026: The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE),…

AMCE achieves two landmark successes as it…

Landmark procedure strengthens Africa’s capacity for complex cardiac care, reducing reliance on overseas medical travel ABUJA, Nigeria, December 16, 2025 — Only six months since its opening in June this…

AMCE Offers 50% Discount on Mammograms to…

Abuja, Nigeria – October 13, 2025 — The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has announced a 50% discount on mammogram screenings throughout the month of October as part of activities to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness…

Breast Cancer Awareness: Breaking the Silence, Saving…

Every October, the world takes a united stand against breast cancer, a disease that continues to claim far too many lives, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, breast…

AMCE Showcases Commitment to Oncology Innovation at…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – September 12, 2025 – The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cancer care in Nigeria and across Africa during the 8th Annual Scientific Conference &…

AMCE CMO Calls for Stronger Policy, Practice,…

Calabar, Nigeria, 8th August 2025: At the just-concluded Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Annual General Meeting in Calabar, Dr. Aisha Umar, Chief Medical Officer of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), delivered…