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The Sh3.6 billion East African Kidney Institute (EAKI), located next to the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, is set to open by March 2025, according to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.<\/p>\n

The facility is 99% complete, with procurement of essential equipment finalized.<\/p>\n

EAKI is expected to transform kidney healthcare in Kenya.<\/p>\n

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The state-of-the-art facility will feature 25 wards, laboratories, surgical theatres, high-dependency units, consultation rooms, and ample parking space.<\/p>\n

During a visit to Kenyatta National Hospital, the Deputy President emphasized the importance of the institute in providing affordable and high-quality healthcare.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommissioning and Operationalization of EAKI anticipated at the end of March 2025, will go a long way towards offering affordable, high quality healthcare services, eliminating the logistical and financial burden associated with kidney transplants abroad,\u201d said DP Kindiki.<\/p>\n

The idea for the facility was conceived in 2015 and jointly funded by the African Development Bank and the Kenyan government.<\/p>\n

During his address, the Deputy President also highlighted the progress of Kenya\u2019s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, Taifa Care, which now has 17 million registered Kenyans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile most of the teething problems have been resolved, The Government is streamlining all outstanding issues to ensure that hospitals provide services in an efficient and timely manner,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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