Boost for UHC as AAR Hospital unveils cutting edge equipment

Kenya’s dream to attain Universal Health Coverage and turn the country into a medical tourism hub has received a shot in the arm.

This is after AAR Hospital unveiled Cutting-edge technology in an effort to cut down on Kenyans who travel out of the country to get medical attention.

The equipment is aimed to significantly enhance patient care, diagnostic accuracy, and treatment outcomes while at the same time providing the best possible medical evaluations for patients.

The equipment include cutting-edge anaesthesia machines, Laparoscopic Tower and Endoscopic Tower and blood and cell technologies for precise and prompt treatment of sickle cell disease and other ailments.

Laparoscopy can be used to help diagnose a wide range of conditions that develop inside the abdomen or pelvis.

It can also be used to carry out surgical procedures, such as removing a damaged or diseased organ, or removing a tissue sample for further testing (biopsy).

Also unveiled is a state of the art CombiDiagnost R90 Fluoroscopy machine which is a remote-controlled fluoroscopy system in combination with high-end digital radiography in Radiology.

According to AAR Hospital CEO Aysha Edwards, by integrating advanced machinery into their healthcare system, the hospital aims at empowering their healthcare professionals to identify potential health issues early.

This, she said, will in turn enable proactive measures and preventive care strategies to be implemented hence lead to improved patient well-being and long-term health.

“We are trying to minimize the number of Kenyans that are leaving the country to go outside for medical tourism and we are trying to strive for what the government wants in terms of making Kenya a medical tourism hub,” CEO AAR Hospital Aysha Edwards said.

This partnership between AAR Hospital and Philips East Africa, GE East Africa, Mindary, Achelis and Alkan further exemplifies the hopsital’s shared vision of revolutionizing healthcare in East Africa and beyond.

AAR Hospital board member Jaqueline Kitulu said the technological advancement will set new benchmarks for patient care across the country.

"The integration of the new machinery will not only enhance diagnostic capabilities but will also foster research and innovation, and ultimately provide exceptional healthcare services that align with the highest global standards," Kitulu said.

By embracing cutting-edge technology, AAR Hospital rises to the challenge of seamlessly integrating the advanced systems into their healthcare infrastructure.

It also seizes the opportunity to revolutionize patient care, enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment outcomes.

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha has in the past reiterated that the government will work with private facilities in the attainment of UHC agenda.