Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has unveiled a major upgrade in its diagnostic and treatment capacity with the commissioning of state-of-the-art medical equipment, signalling a significant step forward in patient care.
The commissioning ceremony, led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Richard Lesiyampe, introduced a new 128-Slice GE CT Scan Machine, the hospital’s third CT scanner, dedicated to the International Trauma Centre.
The high-speed imaging system promises faster scans, sharper images, lower radiation exposure, and enhanced accuracy. It is expected to play a crucial role in diagnosing heart and brain conditions with greater efficiency.
KNH also launched an advanced 3D Mammogram Machine, supplied by Sunview Medipro International under the Ministry of Health’s National Equipment Service Programme (NESP).
The machine provides detailed three-dimensional imaging of breast tissue, allowing radiologists to detect cancers often missed by traditional 2D scans.
Hospital officials said the innovation would improve early detection and outcomes in breast cancer care.
In addition, the hospital commissioned 11 new Hemodiafiltration (HDF) machines, supplied in partnership with Prime Health Limited, expanding its capacity to 24 units at the Centre for Kidney Diseases and Organ Transplantation.
Under the leadership of Dr Benjamin Wambugu, the facility will now be able to conduct up to 72 dialysis sessions daily, more than double the current 33.
The hospital said the expansion will cut waiting times and reduce the risk of missed treatments, while HDF offers superior toxin clearance compared to standard dialysis.
Dr Lesiyampe hailed the upgrades as part of KNH’s wider mission to modernise healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
“This investment demonstrates our commitment to deliver world-class services to Kenyans and to strengthen our role as a national referral centre,” he said.
The hospital said the new machines will ease the burden on patients and clinicians alike, enhancing both access and quality of care.
