African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) board has appointed Prof. Benedict Oramah as Chairman. The board which made the appointment at its inaugural meeting in Cairo, Egypt on October 6, 2023, also set timeline for the Centre’s first pan African medical conference to be held in 2024.
AMCE which is located in Abuja, Nigeria, is a landmark and visionary initiative by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), and entails the implementation and operationalization of a 500-bed quaternary level medical facility that will offer a wide range of services and specializations including oncology, cardiology, hematology, and general care capabilities.
The AMCE Abuja will also provide a full range of medical services, including diagnostics, treatment, nuclear medicine, surgery and post-surgical care. It will operate in collaboration with the Kings College Hospital, London (KCH), leveraging KCH’s diagnostic, clinical and capacity building expertise to become a world class healthcare institution.
At the inaugural meeting, the board appointed Mr. Amr Kamel as the alternate to Prof Oramah. The appointment of Professor Benedict Oramah reflects his significant contributions to and vision for the project, as well as his exemplary leadership qualities, which have led Afreximbank to remarkable growth. It is expected that under his leadership, the AMCE will successfully accomplish its mission of providing world class medical care, conducting innovative and groundbreaking research, facilitating development initiatives, and offering educational programs in collaboration with esteemed international organizations. Through establishing both international and Pan-African partnerships, AMCE Abuja will ultimately become a prominent global reference and a leading destination for medical tourism in the region.
Other members of the AMCE board, include Prof. Ghulam Mufti, Prof Adedayo Onitilo, Dr. Anwar Alhaq, Mr. Emmanuel Assiak, Mr. Brain Deaver, Dr. Zahoor Khan, Dr. Aisha Umar, His Excellency, Arc. Namadi Sambo, Mr. Amr Kamel, Ms. Oluranti Doherty, Mr. Olusola Babalola, and Dr. Gloria Rowland.