Nairobi, Kenya – October 23, 2024 – Marengo Asia Hospitals, Metropolitan Hospitals Limited, and Zoscales Partners have announced a partnership aimed at expanding clinical capacity, enhancing medical training, and improving healthcare accessibility across East Africa. This collaboration addresses the region's growing need for specialized healthcare services, focusing on making advanced tertiary care accessible, affordable, and sustainable for underserved communities.
The multi-year partnership seeks to transform Metropolitan Hospitals into a regional leader in tertiary care by enhancing its clinical capabilities to deliver high-quality, specialized services. Marengo Asia Hospitals, drawing on its extensive experience in India’s healthcare sector, will provide specialized knowledge and clinical expertise focused on prevention and treatment. Metropolitan Hospital will elevate its service delivery and patient outcomes, establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) for key super specialties and provide doctors with opportunities to publish research in leading journals. Zoscales Partners brings key resources and deep local insights, offering market expertise that drives the partnership's strategic direction. With innovative solutions addressing East Africa's unique healthcare challenges, Zoscales ensures the partnership achieves lasting impact. By combining these resources with a nuanced understanding of the region’s market dynamics, Zoscales unlocks strategic opportunities, guiding the platform toward transformative success.
“By upgrading our clinical services and expanding access to advanced healthcare, we are not only improving the quality of care but also making it more affordable and accessible to a broader population,” said Dr. K. K. Gakombe, Founder and CEO of Metropolitan Hospitals Limited. “This partnership with Marengo Asia Hospitals and Zoscales Partners enables us to significantly expand our reach and amplify our positive impact,” he added.
“Marengo Asia Hospitals is proud to share its knowledge and best practices from India to support Metropolitan Hospitals in delivering affordable world-class healthcare in East Africa. As strong advocates of building Clinical Corridors across regions, we believe in the power of the 3 Ts – Teach, Train, and Treat – to elevate healthcare standards worldwide. We are deeply committed to capacity building, raising healthcare standards, and promoting collaboration across borders. With a proven track record of establishing Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in and tertiary care in Mongolia and the Asia Pacific, we continue to drive international collaboration and enhance healthcare capabilities," said Dr. Raajiv Singhal, Founding Member, Managing Director, and CEO of Marengo Asia Hospitals. "Our holistic approach to developing CoEs includes comprehensive team planning, infrastructure development, compliance, creating protocols, and training all department stakeholders," he added.
“This partnership underscores our commitment to making a meaningful difference where it matters most—improving access to quality healthcare,” said Jacop B. Rentschler, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Zoscales Partners. “By combining Marengo Asia Hospitals’ world-class expertise with Metropolitan Hospitals’ local strength, we are building a transformative platform that will boost clinical capacity and expand sustainable healthcare access for communities across East Africa.” he concluded.
Pic of Dr. K. K. Gakombe, Dr. Raajiv Singhal, and Ruth Wanjiru
About the Partners:
Marengo Asia Hospitals is an integrated network of multi-specialty hospitals dedicated to providing tertiary and quaternary care. The organization focuses on creating ‘centres of excellence’ across various medical specialties while prioritizing a ‘patient-first’ approach. Under the leadership of Dr. Raajiv Singhal, the Founding Member, Managing Director, and Group CEO, Marengo Asia Hospitals has rapidly expanded to a capacity of over 1,700 beds across five hospitals, supported by a team of more than 480 skilled doctors. In its pursuit of excellence, Marengo Asia Hospitals has embarked on a mission to create Clinical Centres of Excellence that set new standards for healthcare quality, innovation, and measurable outcomes. The organization's goal is not just to provide healthcare services but to elevate the entire healthcare experience for patients and their families. Marengo Asia Hospitals is also proud to advance the International Clinical Corridor—an innovative collaboration between its experts and the health ministries of partner countries to establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) for specific medical specialties. Through this initiative, doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff from partner countries receive comprehensive training in India, equipping them with advanced skills to enhance healthcare services in their home countries. Marengo Asia Hospitals is committed to fostering an environment of healing, innovation, and trust, serving as a cornerstone of health and wellness in the communities it serves.
Metropolitan Hospitals Limited is a Level 5 facility located in Buruburu, in the Eastlands area of Nairobi County. Over the past 30 years, the hospital has evolved into Eastlands’ premier medical hub, featuring state-of-the-art facilities such as an ultramodern doctor’s plaza, a fully equipped Accident and Emergency department, advanced modular theatres, an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal ICU, High Dependency Unit (HDU), and comprehensive Imaging and Laboratory services. Metropolitan is accredited by the Council for Health Service Accreditation (COHSASA) for maintaining quality standards. Committed to delivering high-quality, affordable care, the hospital has bold plans for regional expansion, reinforcing its dedication to excellence and accessibility.
Zoscales Partners, founded in 2014, is a Swiss-based investment management firm specializing in high-impact investments across Eastern Africa. With regional offices in Ethiopia and Kenya, Zoscales Partners is committed to driving sustainable development through investments that deliver long-term value and tangible improvements in healthcare and other essential sectors.