The CEO of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), Brian Deaver, has disclosed that the Ford Foundation has attracted $75 million in donations to AMCE for subsidizing the cost of treating and curing serious health conditions, including sickle cell disease and cancer.
Deaver made this disclosure on Tuesday while answering questions from newsmen after an exclusive media tour of the facility, which was attended by Naijaonpoint.
Naijaonpoint previously reported that the AMCE is a $300 million investment led by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London.
“We are not treating malaria or typhoid; we are treating very serious diseases, not only treating sickle cell but curing it permanently,” he added.
“Last year, the Ford Foundation attracted $75 million in donations,” he said, adding that this is apart from other commitments from additional partners.
Recall that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, previously stated that “cutting-edge medical services” are expected following the planned launch of the AMCE in Abuja in June 2025.
The construction of the 500-bed AMCE Abuja began in 2022, following a groundbreaking ceremony in December 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank and AMCE Board Chairman, while delivering a moving tribute titled “From One Life to a Journey of Many Lives” on November 25, 2024, highlighted the transformational vision behind the AMCE, emphasizing its potential to provide accessible, high-quality medical care across Africa.
He also paid a heartfelt tribute to Prof. Mufti, a globally celebrated hematologist and Clinical Advisor for the AMCE project, for his dedication to healthcare innovation and education.
As highlighted by several government officials, the medical site joins other positive investments on Nigerian soil.