Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has entered into a partnership with Kenya Airways (KQ), through its healthcare division KQ Health, to enhance medical travel for patients across Africa.
The collaboration combines Kenya Airways’ extensive regional flight network with AKUH’s advanced medical expertise to create a coordinated system for patients seeking specialized treatment in Kenya. The initiative aims to position the country as a leading destination for quality healthcare within the continent.
Under the agreement, KQ Health will provide end-to-end logistical support for patients, including medical clearances before travel, in-flight medical assistance, and direct ambulance transfers from the airport to Aga Khan University Hospital.
AKUH will offer treatment in key specialties such as oncology, cardiology, surgery, and critical care.“This partnership makes it easier for patients from across Africa to access world-class healthcare without leaving the continent,” said Rashid Khalani, the CEO of Aga Khan University Hospital.
“When patients get treatment closer home, it means more convenient travel for them and their families, familiar environment and culture to recover in and a sense of pride in the quality of care available at home,” Khalani added.
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka hailed the partnership as a demonstration of how aviation can contribute to improving healthcare access.
“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,” Kilavuka said.
