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Hepatitis: The Hidden Killer Behind Liver Cancer

Most people don’t realise that chronic hepatitis B and C are the leading causes of liver cancer worldwide. Hepatitis D – a lesser-known but dangerous co-infection – has recently been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as carcinogenic to humans, just like hepatitis B and C. Hepatitis D, which only affects individuals infected with the hepatitis B, is associated with a two- to six-fold higher risk of liver cancer compared to hepatitis B alone. “Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a hepatitis-related severe liver disease or liver cancer. Yet we have the tools to stop hepatitis,”…

African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Opens Its Doors To The Public As It Seeks To Transform Healthcare in Africa

World-class facility aims to reverse Nigeria’s $1bn+ annual medical tourism outflow while establishing Africa as global healthcare destination Abuja, Nigeria – 5th June 2025: The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) officially opened today, marking a historic milestone in Africa’s journey towards healthcare sovereignty. The US$300 million tertiary medical facility, developed by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital London, welcomed His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as guest of honour, represented by His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, alongside high-ranking Government and private sector officials, including the Minsters of Health,…

The African Medical Centre of Excellence Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives to Transform Healthcare Across the Continent

Abuja, Nigeria – December 2024 – The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a tertiary-level multi-specialty medical institution established by Afreximbank in collaboration with King’s College Hospital

African Medical Centre of Excellence Announces Plans for Cutting-Edge Cyclotron Medical Facility: A Game-Changing Step in Advancing Specialist Healthcare in West Africa

Abuja, Nigeria - October 3, 2024 - The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a tertiary-level multispecialty medical facility created by Afreximbank in collaboration with King's College Hospital London, is pleased to announce that its world-class, state-of-the-art facilities will include a cyclotron that will significantly enhance diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities across the continent.

The signing of the AMCE clinical and medical partnership agreement between Afreximbank and KCH

On behalf of the President, the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the African Export-Import Bank, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to this auspicious occasion signifying the signing and formal onboarding of Kings College Hospital (KCH) London, UK as the clinical and medical partner for the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE).

Afreximbank President Oramah holds audience with President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria to discuss African healthcare in light of collaboration on pioneering AMCE project

Abuja, February 2024 – Afreximbank’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Benedict Oramah, was today invited to an audience at Abuja’s State House with Nigeria’s President, His Excellency Bola Tinubu, at which the two discussed specific progress on the 500 bed African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja and the project’s lessons and implications for the continent’s wider healthcare sector.

Hepatitis: The Hidden Killer Behind Liver Cancer

Most people don’t realise that chronic hepatitis B and C are the leading causes of liver cancer worldwide. Hepatitis D – a lesser-known but dangerous co-infection – has recently been…

African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Opens…

World-class facility aims to reverse Nigeria’s $1bn+ annual medical tourism outflow while establishing Africa as global healthcare destination Abuja, Nigeria – 5th June 2025: The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)…

The African Medical Centre of Excellence Announces…

Abuja, Nigeria – December 2024 – The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a tertiary-level multi-specialty medical institution established by Afreximbank in collaboration with King’s College Hospital

African Medical Centre of Excellence Announces Plans…

Abuja, Nigeria - October 3, 2024 - The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a tertiary-level multispecialty medical facility created by Afreximbank in collaboration with King's College Hospital London, is…

The signing of the AMCE clinical and…

On behalf of the President, the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the African Export-Import Bank, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to this auspicious occasion…

Afreximbank President Oramah holds audience with President…

Abuja, February 2024 – Afreximbank’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Benedict Oramah, was today invited to an audience at Abuja’s State House with Nigeria’s President, His…

African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) unveils…

14 December 2023; Abuja, Nigeria – African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), a private medical hospital and school under development by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and King’s College London…

Afreximbank and King’s College London Sign Memorandum…

London, UK, November 28, 2023 – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and King’s College London (“KCL” or” King’s”) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that sets the stage for initiating…