NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Health has begun high-level discussions with India’s Apollo Hospitals to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare system through expanded specialist training, advanced cancer treatment programmes, and enhanced clinical research capacity.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday held a bilateral meeting with a delegation from Apollo Hospitals led by Dinesh Madhavan, with talks centred on long-term collaboration to boost specialised medical services locally.
According to the Ministry, the partnership will support Kenya’s efforts to scale up advanced cancer care, including access to cutting-edge interventions such as proton therapy and CyberKnife treatment — technologies currently unavailable in most of East Africa.
The government also plans to leverage Apollo’s expertise to enhance capacity in neurology, cardiac care, kidney transplant training, and paediatric surgery.
Much of the training and clinical strengthening will be anchored at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), which is emerging as a national hub for high-end medical services.
CS Duale briefed the delegation on ongoing health-sector reforms, including the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the digitisation of healthcare systems, which he said are designed to improve access, efficiency, and patient-centred service delivery.
“This collaboration underscores Kenya’s commitment to expanding local medical capacity and strengthening international partnerships for improved health outcomes,” the Ministry said.
Duale was accompanied by Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth and Director for Curative and Nursing Services Dr Andrew Toro.
The engagement marks a significant step in Kenya’s broader plan to reduce medical referrals abroad by increasing the availability of highly specialised treatment within the country.
