Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026
Program Expansion
Anticipated increase in pediatric interventional cardiology cases at KNH.
Clinical Review
Medical teams evaluate the patient's recovery and procedural outcomes.
Procedure Success Announced
KNH confirms the successful completion of Kenya's first preterm BPV.
Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully performed Kenya’s first Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty (BPV) on a preterm newborn. This milestone in interventional cardiology marks a significant leap in the country's capacity to treat complex congenital heart defects in its most fragile patients.
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