Upon entering the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH), one is immediately struck by a blend of innovation, precision and modern medical optimism. Journalists from Somalia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo spent three days on a special media tour of the hospital, getting a first-hand look at how one of Africa’s leading medical facilities operates. The visit began with a meeting with hospital leaders, who explained the mission of AKUH to provide world-class healthcare that reduced the need for Africans to travel to other countries to receive highly specialised treatment. The Director of AKUH Nairobi Hospital, Rashid Khalani, said the hospital is under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), and is a private, non-profit organisation. “There is no profit to be distributed to shareholders. Any surplus will be invested in technology, training, and quality of care. Our vision is a health environment that ensures quality, and access to comprehensive services,” he said.