AMC Achieves First Open-Heart Surgery and Pioneers SBRT in West Africa
The African Medic Centre (AMC) in Abuja successfully performed its first open-heart surgery and introduced Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer, becoming a pioneer in West Africa. The milestone, achieved in collaboration with King's College Hospital London and Afreximbank, highlights AMC's commitment to providing advanced healthcare locally, reducing the need for Nigerians to seek medical treatment abroad.
The procedures involved complex cardiac surgeries and advanced cancer care, positioning AMC as a leading center for comprehensive cardiac and oncology services in Africa.
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