Kenya Airways (KQ), through its healthcare division KQ Health, has partnered with Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) to enhance medical travel for patients across Africa. The collaboration combines Kenya Airways’ regional flight network with AKUH’s advanced medical expertise to create a seamless system for patients seeking treatment in Kenya, aiming to position the country as a leading destination for quality healthcare on the continent.
Under the agreement, KQ Health will provide end-to-end logistical support, including medical clearances prior to travel, in-flight medical assistance, and direct ambulance transfers from the airport to AKUH. The hospital will treat patients in key specialties, including oncology, cardiology, surgery, and critical care.
“This is an example of how aviation can directly support healthcare access,” said Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka. “By working with Aga Khan University Hospital, we’re connecting people not just to destinations, but to essential services that can change lives.”
Rashid Khalani, CEO of AKUH, added: “This partnership makes it easier for patients from across Africa to access world-class healthcare without leaving the continent. Treatment closer to home means more convenient travel for patients and their families, a familiar environment and culture to recover in, and a sense of pride in the quality of care available locally.”
Medical travel is a growing need across Africa, with many patients still relying on overseas care. By coordinating transport and treatment within the region, Kenya Airways and AKUH aim to offer a safer, more affordable, and dignified alternative.
The partnership also supports Kenya’s Vision 2030 agenda, which seeks to establish the country as a regional hub for healthcare excellence and innovation.
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Image 1: (L – R) Rashid Khalani, Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan University Hospital, and Allan Kilavuka, Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways, during the signing ceremony of a strategic partnership to enhance medical travel for patients across Africa.”
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