By The Weekly Vision Business Desk
Kenya Airways, through its healthcare division KQ Health, has signed a partnership with the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) to enhance medical travel for patients across Africa. The collaboration brings together Kenya Airways’ extensive regional flight network and AKUH’s advanced medical expertise to create a coordinated system for patients seeking treatment in Kenya. The goal is to position Kenya as a leading destination for quality healthcare on the continent.
Under the agreement, KQ Health will provide end-to-end logistical support for patients, including medical clearances prior to travel, in-flight medical assistance, and direct ambulance transfers from the airport to Aga Khan University Hospital. AKUH will receive and treat patients in key specialties such as oncology, cardiology, surgery, and critical care.
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka said, “This is an example of how aviation can directly support healthcare access. 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, the CEO of Aga Khan University Hospital, added: “This partnership makes it easier for patients from across Africa to access world-class healthcare without leaving the continent. When patients receive treatment closer to home, it means more convenient travel for them and their families, a familiar environment and culture in which to recover, and a sense of pride in the quality of care available locally.”
Medical travel has become a growing need across Africa, with many patients still relying on overseas care. By coordinating transport and treatment locally, Kenya Airways and Aga Khan University Hospital aim to offer a safer, more affordable, and dignified alternative closer to home.
The partnership supports Kenya’s Vision 2030 agenda to establish the country as a regional hub for healthcare excellence and innovation.
