The Nairobi Hospital has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art AI-powered CT scanner as part of a strategic initiative to modernize diagnostic services and tackle the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kenya.
The Siemens SOMATOM Drive 256-slice CT scanner, launched during a high-level ceremony presided over by Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale, was described as a transformative tool that would enhance early diagnosis, speed of care, and treatment precision for critical conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders. "This is more than a machine - it is a life-saving innovation," said Duale during his keynote address where the scanner was officially unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a demonstration of its functionalities by the hospital's Chief Radiologist as the CS also toured the facility's cardiac catheterization lab.
The launch event, held at the hospital's premises, also featured the signing of a collaboration framework between the Nairobi Hospital and the newly formed Social Health Authority (SHA), marking a public-private partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality diagnostic services. "The scanner reaffirms that world-class care can be delivered right here in Kenya.
It's a bold stride in reducing our dependence on medical tourism and saving the 11,000 Kenyans who seek treatment abroad each year," Duale stated.
