Marengo Asia Hospitals signs MoU with Metropolitan Hospitals (Kenya) and Zoscales Partners (Switzerland)
To strengthen healthcare accessibility and clinical capacity building in East Africa
Marengo Asia Hospitals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Metropolitan Hospitals Limited (Kenya) and Zoscales Partners under its Clinical Corridor Initiative to build 'Centre of Excellence' at the Metropolitan Hospital in Nairobi. This landmark collaboration aims to significantly improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in tertiary care across East Africa, addressing the urgent need for advanced healthcare services in the region.
Marengo Asia Hospitals will leverage its extensive experience and expertise in clinical capabilities to empower Metropolitan Hospitals to become a regional hub for tertiary care for East Africa. This partnership will focus on establishing Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for chosen specialities, ensuring that high-quality healthcare is accessible to underserved communities.
"Marengo Asia Hospitals is proud to share its knowledge and best practices from India to support Metropolitan Hospitals in expanding access to world-class healthcare in East Africa. Marengo Asia Hospitals is a strong proponent of the concept of building Clinical Corridors across geographies. This is based on the principles of 3 Ts (Teach, Train and Treat) in elevating healthcare standards globally. We are committed to capacity building, advancing healthcare standards and fostering collaboration across boundaries. With a rich history in establishing Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for healthcare providers globally, we have set up CoEs in cardiology, oncology, and transplants in Mongolia, and Asia Pacific, fostering international collaboration and advancing healthcare capabilities," said Dr Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, Managing Director, and CEO of Marengo Asia Hospitals. "Our holistic approach in developing Centres of Excellence includes team planning, infrastructure, compliance, development of pathways protocols, and training for all department stakeholders," he added.
"By upgrading our clinical services and expanding access to advanced healthcare, we are not only improving the quality of care but also making it more affordable and accessible to a broader population," said Dr KK Gakombe, Founder and CEO of Metropolitan Hospitals. "This partnership with Marengo Asia Hospitals and Zoscales Partners enables us to significantly expand our reach and amplify our positive impact," he added.
"This partnership underscores our commitment to making a meaningful difference where it matters most—improving access to quality healthcare," said Jacop B Rentschler, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Zoscales Partners. "By combining Marengo Asia Hospitals' world-class expertise with Metropolitan Hospitals' local strength, we are building a transformative platform that will boost clinical capacity and expand sustainable healthcare access for communities across East Africa," he concluded.