Heart diseases: Why fewer patients are going overseas for treatment

For patients to confidently choose Kenyan institutions over those overseas, they must trust the quality and consistency of care.

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When I came to Kenya in 2012, a lot of heart patients were still travelling overseas to receive treatment. In the last decade I have seen this tide changing. I don’t remember the last time I saw a patient who decided to travel out of the country for treatments that are available and commonly performed here in Kenya.

This has happened alongside a growth in local healthcare systems. Today, we have the expertise, technology, and infrastructure needed to handle some of the most complex cardiac cases.

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