African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja – World-Class Healthcare in the Heart of Africa

Overview

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Wumba District, Abuja is a groundbreaking 500-bed specialist hospital that is redefining healthcare delivery on the African continent. Backed by Afreximbank in strategic partnership with King’s College Hospital, London, AMCE Abuja focuses on providing tertiary-level medical services in cardiology, oncology, haematology, and general medical and surgical specialties.

With the mission of ending medical tourism and bringing world-class diagnosis, treatment, research, and training closer to home, AMCE Abuja is the first of five Centres of Excellence to be established across Africa. This modern medical facility is designed to deliver comprehensive, affordable, and high-quality healthcare to over 350,000 patients from Nigeria and across Africa in its first five years of operation.

Key Features and Specifications

Hospital Capacity and Phases

AMCE Abuja is designed as a 500-bed tertiary-level multi-specialty hospital facility. The implementation follows a strategic phased approach:

Phase 1: 170-bed specialist hospital (Opening June 2025) Future Phases: Expansion to full 500-bed capacity over five years

Core Medical Specialties

Cardiovascular Services

The cardiovascular department offers comprehensive cardiac care including:

  • Heart Failure management
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology procedures
  • Transcatheter interventions
  • Cardiac surgery and rehabilitation
  • Intensive coronary care units

Advanced Equipment:

  • 3 Tesla MRI systems
  • 256 Slice CT scanners
  • Digital mammography
  • Electrophysiology labs
  • Cardiac catheterization facilities

Oncology Services

The oncology department provides complete cancer care:

  • Radiation therapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • Onco-surgery and breast surgery
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
  • Onco-diagnosis
  • Palliative care
  • Comprehensive screening services

Specialized Facilities:

  • Nuclear medicine department
  • SPECT CT scanners
  • PET scan capabilities
  • Linear accelerators for radiation therapy
  • Cyclotron plant for radioactive isotopes

Hematology Services

The hematology department offers:

  • Hemato-oncology treatment
  • Benign/classical hematology
  • Bone marrow and stem cell services
  • Diagnostic hematology
  • Blood transfusion services
  • Chemotherapy
  • Stem cell transplantation
  • Gene editing therapies
  • Immunotherapy

General Medical and Surgical Services

  • Minimally invasive surgeries
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Prostate surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Upper and lower GI surgery
  • Emergency medical services

Strategic Partnership with King’s College Hospital

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust brings exceptional credentials to this partnership:

  • Established in 1840
  • 13,500 staff members
  • 1,500 beds
  • 1 million patient contacts annually

King’s College Hospital’s Areas of Excellence:

  • Major Trauma: One of only four Major Trauma Centres in London
  • Neurosciences: Largest pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation service globally
  • Cardiology: Largest non-invasive echocardiogram department in Europe
  • Hemato-oncology: Largest bone marrow transplant program in the UK
  • Liver Disease: Largest liver transplant program in Europe
  • Stroke Treatment: Home to specialist stroke centers
  • Fetal Medicine: One of the world’s largest fetal medicine units

Facilities

Why AMCE Abuja Stands Out

  • 🏥 500-bed Specialist Hospital (Starting with 170 beds in Phase 1)

  • 🌍 Pan-African Reach: Serving patients across West & Central Africa

  • 🤝 World-Renowned Partnership: King’s College Hospital, London

  • 💊 Medical Innovation: Cyclotron plant for cancer diagnostics

  • 👩‍⚕️ Over 3,000 Jobs Created during construction and operation

  • 🧪 Research and Education Hub: Especially on African genetic disorders like Sickle Cell

  • 💡 Sustainable Healthcare Ecosystem supported by health businesses and training centers

Patient Impact

  • 200,000+ Nigerian patients to be served within 5 years

  • 150,000+ pan-African patients from neighbouring countries

  • Reduced reliance on medical tourism to India, UK, or Europe

  • Access to life-saving diagnosis and treatment in-country

Contact Details

  • 📍 Hospital Address: AMCE, Apo-Kabusa Road, Wumba District, FCT, Abuja

  • 🏢 Project Office: Afreximbank, 2 Gnassingbe Eyadema St., Off Yakubu Gowon Way, Asokoro, Abuja

  • 📞 Phone: +234 707 394 0063

  • 🌐 Website: www.amce.net

  • 💼 Recruitment: Deloitte Job Portal

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is AMCE Abuja?
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a world-class specialty hospital developed by Afreximbank in collaboration with King’s College Hospital, London. It offers expert care in cardiology, oncology, haematology, and general surgery.

2. Where is AMCE located?
It is located on Apo-Kabusa Road, Wumba District, FCT Abuja, Nigeria.

3. Who can access services at AMCE Abuja?
AMCE is open to all patients across Nigeria and Africa, regardless of financial background.

4. Does AMCE offer cancer treatment?
Yes. The oncology department provides comprehensive cancer care including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and diagnostics like PET and SPECT scans.

5. What makes AMCE different from other hospitals in Nigeria?
AMCE integrates world-class infrastructure, diagnostic tools, and UK-standard clinical protocols while focusing on affordability, research, and medical training in Africa.

6. Is AMCE hiring?
Yes. Clinical and non-clinical positions are currently open. Visit the Deloitte AMCE Careers Portal.