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Our vision is to become a center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education & research. Book an appointment: 3939 or +250 788 123 200

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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Highlight of the month: Twins were born at only 5 months and one of them weighed just 500 grams. Their fight for survival was not an easy one but after 3 months and a half, they left King Faisal Hospital in good health weighing more than 2 kilograms.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
2021 started with a sparkle at King Faisal Hospital but more so for Liliane and James, first-time parents who were blessed with quadruplets (4 babies) Once a family of 2 and now, a family of 6👏🏾We love to see it!
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
It’s official!!! Rwanda has acquired a state-of-the-art catheterization lab. King Faisal Hospital Kigali can now diagnose and treat heart conditions, correct the blood flow, repair holes in the heart and locate blockages in the heart vessels.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
A big shout out to Dr. Immaculate Kambutse,she is known for her gentle spirit when talking to patients&her genuine care. She is down to earth&patients love her for that. We thank her for putting in countless hours of her days,weeks&months to caring for our patients here at KFH
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Today, we celebrate Jayden and Jayson who were born at King Faisal Hospital in January 2016 at only 6 months. A special recognition goes to Dr. Edgar & Dr. Mucumbitsi who followed up on them to this very day. Happy 5th birthday!
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
How it started vs How it's going😅 Baby Ganza Joel dreams of becoming a doctor when he grows up. So, we offered him a tour and he got to experience a day in the life of a doctor at King Faisal Hospital. We're so proud to be an inspiration for the next generation of doctors.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
5 years
KFH is pleased to announce that Dr.Maurice Musoni,Rwanda's first cardiothoracic surgeon(surgeries of the lungs,heart,esophagus&other structures that would rise in the chest) has joined the hospital Consultations are done every Wednesday from 8AM-5PM Appointment No: +250783825851
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Our community at King Faisal Hospital will always remember the caring and gentle soul you were. Rest in peace, Yvan🤍
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Yesterday, we had a lovely visit from artist Yvan Buravan, who wished to celebrate his birthday, sharing gifts with babies in our maternity ward born on the same day. Thank you @yvanburavan for this very kind gesture🤍
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Yesterday, we had a lovely visit from artist Yvan Buravan, who wished to celebrate his birthday, sharing gifts with babies in our maternity ward born on the same day. Thank you @yvanburavan for this very kind gesture🤍
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
We're celebrating yet another milestone for King Faisal Hospital Rwanda!!! We will now be serving as a teaching hospital for approved residency and fellowship programs in partnership with the University of Rwanda.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Meet Iganze Eva Susan, she was born on 2nd March 2010 prematurely. She was taken care of by the paediatricians and NICU nurses& eventually came out victorious. She came with her mom to celebrate her 10th birthday with us. Patients like Eva,are the reason we keep doing what we do.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Today, we make history again with the first ever interventional radiology procedure to be conducted in Rwanda🇷🇼 Happening now, an embolization procedure designed to treat a cancerous tumor without surgical intervention, by using medical imaging technologies.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Our newest MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine has just arrived at the hospital. The new MRI has a capacity of 1.5 Tesla and is of the latest technology. It will be providing higher resolution scans of the body’s organs and tissues and allow better diagnosis.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Revealing our new customer care agents’ look but also our renewed commitment to serve you better.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
It’s our pleasure to welcome Dr. Tewodros Fesseha on our team! As a urologic surgeon, he specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders including erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence and other genito-urinary disorders.His day in clinic is Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
To establish a healthy work-life balance for female staff returning from maternity leave, King Faisal Hospital Rwanda will soon launch a daycare facility that will accommodate staff infants while they are at work. A sneak peek of the new facility👇
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
At 14,James developed a tumor (adrenal mass) above his left kidney and moved from hospital to hospital looking for treatment in vain. 4 years later, the tumor has been successfully removed at King Faisal Hospital. Kudos to Dr. Florence Umurangwa and her team in urology👏🏾
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda is excited to announce that it will soon launch a dedicated maternity wing, complete with 20 beds, 2 operating theaters, a water birthing suite, and a range of specialized services. We are grateful to our partners and GoR. Stay tuned for updates!
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda has appointed Dr. Zerihun Abebe as Chief of Education,Training and Research. He will lead medical education, residency and fellowship programs along with research and training in close partnership with the University of Rwanda. Warm welcome on board!
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
1 year
We are extremely delighted to announce that KFH kicked off an in-house heart surgery program for children suffering from heart diseases. Our team takes great pride in serving all children with heart diseases in the comfort of their own country🇷🇼
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
CEO of RwandAir, Yvonne Manzi Makolo and CEO of King Faisal Hospital Rwanda, Prof. Miliard Derbew held business partnership talks that focused on introducing travel insurance with emergency medical benefits, transforming Rwanda into a destination for medical tourism and more.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Dr. David Hakizimana is our youngest neurosurgeon,patients love him,he also deeply affects the lives of his patients&their families This is the nature of his profession but also has to do with his skill level. We thank him for his commitment to providing the best care here at KFH
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
10 months
KFH Rwanda is closely following up on Dr. Musoni, our Cardiac/Thoracic Surgeon, who fell ill in the U.S. and is hospitalized. Together with @RwandaGov and Dr. Musoni’s family, we are working to provide all the support required to ensure he receives appropriate treatment and care.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Prof. Emile Rwamasirabo @nkomati is one of our senior doctors. An Urologist by profession,he is mostly known for the difference he makes in the lives of his patients here at KFH and he is such a great inspiration to our entire team.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
COMING UP❕ We're setting up a new maternal gym where expecting women will be offered a regular fitness program as part of our pre and post-natal care packages.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
We are delighted to announce we have introduced epidural anaesthesia for pain relief during labor.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
King Faisal Hospital has acquired a neuro and spine microscope with a surgeon-controlled robotic system. The microscope produces razor-sharp images allowing advanced surgical certainty. It is designed with agility and provides clinicians an easy control of all major functions.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
We are more than humbled to welcome on our team Dr. Momina Muhammed Ahmed, our new adult nephrologist (specialist in diseases and conditions affecting the kidney). Dr. Momina is one of the pioneers of kidney transplant in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
We’re very proud to welcome Dr. Damas Dukundane on our team! Dr. Damas is a consultant physician in internal medicine and medical oncologist who specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating patients with cancer (through chemotherapy and other systemic therapy)
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
King Faisal Hospital has appointed Dr. Sendegeya Augustin as Chief Medical Officer. He will be overseeing all clinical operations, enforce clinical guidelines and ensure that patients receive the highest quality treatment possible. Warm welcome on board!
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
5 years
Today our CEO, Dr. Edgar Kalimba(Pediatrician) took time to wish all newly mothers a Happy Mother's Day&offered them nursing pilllows. To help them breastfeed in the proper position also provide adequate neck,back&shoulder support to mothers. #MothersDay ❤❤❤
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Our cardiology team has performed the first Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) implantation to a young patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The device prevents sudden cardiac death by detecting abnormal rate & rhythm abnormalities of the heart. Kudos to the team👏🏽
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
1 year
Exciting news for neurosurgery in Rwanda! Meet Dr. Shingiro Eric, the newest addition to King Faisal Hospital's team of skilled neurosurgeons. With a focus on spine and skull base surgery and expertise in cutting-edge treatments, patients are in excellent hands.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Prof. Chong Wei Min joins our growing team as a consultant interventional cardiologist. With 30 years of practice,he is an expert in cardiac interventions including coronary angiography & angioplasty (procedures to detect & open blockages in heart arteries) & pacemaker surgery.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
5 years
Real doctors spend time to look beyond the medical reports&understand the suffering and pain that patients are going through. We appreciate Dr. Gloria Mukeshima for being one of them.She is the only young female cardiologist in Rwanda and her work here at KFH has been remarkable
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Turashimira cyane Dr. Achille Manirakiza ku bwitange akomeza kugaragaza asigasira ubuzima bw’abarwayi. Umwe mu bo avura yifuje kumushimira hamwe na team ya oncology abinyujije mu nyandiko.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Our cardiology team has gained another talent. Meet Dr. Amha Meshesha, a specialist in cardiac interventions including angiography, PCI (procedure to open up blood vessels) and pacemaker surgery. His days in clinic are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Itangazo rigenewe abanyamakuru ku ikwirakwizwa ry'ibihuha ku rupfu rwa nyakwigendera Virgile Karuranga waruzwi kw'izina rya Dj. Miller. Dukomeje kwihanganisha abavandimwe n'inshuti ku rupfu rwa nyakwigendera.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
RWANDA IS RECORDING INCREDIBLE SPINE SURGERY OUTCOMES! In a study conducted by our specialist neurosurgeons, Prof. Nkusi,Dr. David,Dr. Steven & their colleagues on 197 patients with spinal conditions, they break down the myth that spine surgery leads to lifetime chronic pain.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
We are honored to welcome Dr. Augustin Limgba, Rwanda’s first bariatric surgeon. Dr. Augustin conducts minimally invasive weight loss surgeries for patients suffering from excessive obesity.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Dr. Augustin Limgba, specialist in digestive surgery has permanently joined King Faisal Hospital from Belgium🇧🇪 He uses minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopy) to conduct gastro-intestinal, colorectal diseases, obesity and digestive cancer management.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Rwanda's first cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Maurice Musoni is carrying out open heart surgeries on 8 patients this week in partnership with @TeamHeartRwanda @RwandaHealth & @RSSB_Rwanda at King Faisal hospital.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
More records in interventional radiology! Yesterday, the first TIPS ( Trans-jugular intra-hepatic porto-systemic shunt) was conducted on a patient with recurrent hematemesis (vomiting blood) due to portal hypertension secondary to liver cirrhosis.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Dr. Diego González Rivas, a specialist in thoracic surgery from Spain🇪🇸 is offering a 2-day masterclass on single incision video-assisted thoracic surgery at King Faisal Hospital. A revolutionary minimally invasive technique with better outcomes than open thoracic surgery.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
All men aged 40 and above should consider routine screening for prostate cancer once a year.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Dr. Momina Muhammed Ahmed, a specialist in treating kidney diseases and conditions who recently joined KFH will champion the establishment of the first kidney transplant center in Rwanda. Read more from her interview with the @NewTimesRwanda 👇🏾
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Our cardiology team has performed the first cardiac resynchronisation and defibrillation therapy (CRT-D) in Rwanda🇷🇼 This therapy improves symptoms and outcomes of heart failure patients and prevents sudden cardiac deaths.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
1 year
Help us welcome back on board Dr. Françoise Mukagaju, our new plastic surgeon. Before she left for further specialization, Dr. Françoise was a consultant in general surgery.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda invites you to follow a Twitter Space with Dr. Gaston Nyirigira,anesthesiologist and pain specialist. We will be discussing the causes,symptoms & complications as well as treatment options of lower back pain. A condition that is prevalent among adults.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
We are pleased to welcome on board Dr. Ndayisenga Arlène, our new general neurologist. Dr. Ndayisenga treats neurological conditions including epilepsy and chronic headaches as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson and neurodegenerative dementias.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
This morning, the two teaching hospitals, KFH Rwanda and the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) entered a new partnership to collaborate on sharing resources and providing highly specialized medical care, training and collaborative research.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
We would like to wish an absolutely wonderful birthday to baby Zuba who was born at KFH on this date in 2020. The family of Bob & Pearl came in today to celebrate her birthday and revisit our NICU & Maternity team that never stops to amaze us with the great care they provide💛
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Women are often under-represented in science and medicine, so it’s particularly exciting for us when we get new female staff on board. We welcome Dr. Igihozo Blandice Aurore who joined us as a pathologist(helps diagnose chronic conditions by examining body fluids and tissues)
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Meet Dr. Willy Mucyo one of our news internists. Consultation Days: Monday, Tuesday&Friday 11 AM- 3.30 PM and Wednesday: 2 PM to 4 PM Appointment number: 0783825851
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Our new block for outpatient services is now fully operational and will give way to better patient experience, shorter waiting times and personalized care. This is a defining step in our endeavor to create the ultimate healthcare delivery system for Rwanda and the region.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Our latest cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology is now operational. The service is now open to receive patients.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
This entire week, Team Heart Rwanda will be working with our team in cardiothoracic surgery to treat patients with rheumatic heart disease through surgery. Currently, Dr. Amy Fiedler, Dr. Maurice Musoni and their teams are conducting a mitral valve replacement surgery🫀
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
We are honored to welcome Dr. Uwineza Jean Bonaventure who will be serving as senior consultant anesthesiologist. His subspecialties include cardiovascular & thoracic intensive care. He will be delivering anesthesia & ensuring optimal patient safety before,during & after surgery.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
It is an honor to welcome Dr. Zainab Ingabire on our team. Dr. Ingabire is a consultant physician in internal medicine with a keen interest in gastroenterology (The diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the digestive system)
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
We're very excited to welcome on board Dr. Nyirigira Gaston, our new consultant anesthesiologist and pain specialist. Dr. Nyirigira sees patients with chronic pain ( back pain, headaches, post surgery chronic pain and cancer pain) focusing on a non-pharmacological approach.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Help us welcome on board, Mr. Frederic Ngirabacu, who will be serving as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at King Faisal Hospital. We’re thrilled to have you among us!
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Our Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Miliard Derbew has joined our team at Rwamagana Hospital during the 3-day medical outreach program. He is operating children with different pathologies aged between 2 and 10
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
As we proceed to build an endoscopy suite, we are bringing on board specialists to ensure seamless gastroenterology services. Help us welcome Dr. Hanna Aberra who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the esophagus,stomach intestines, liver & pancreas.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
1 year
We are very proud to welcome on board our new consultant rheumatologist, Dr. Murayire Janvier. He deals mainly with back pain, sciatica, and any joint, pain-inducing conditions and has a special interest in intra-articular injections treatments.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
For many who are facing a cancer diagnosis, hearing from those who went through the same battle can be a great source of comfort and support. Lydie’s story radiates a strong sense of hope on her journey against breast cancer. Read it here👇🏾
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Our urology team has acquired a new laser machine which will be used to treat kidney stones. The equipment will reduce the time spent to break down stones in the kidney or ureters from an average of 4 hours to only 30 minutes.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Join us as we welcome Dr. Ntaganda Edmond, a specialist in pediatric surgery. His consultation day is Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
Construction works have already commenced at King Faisal Hospital as it undergoes an infrastructure upgrade which is expected to cost an estimated $20M.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Who said Mondays couldn’t be fun? Joy and resilience are on display at our pediatric playroom🤍 We love seeing these little angels being treated from an environment that promotes health and healing.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
We are excited to announce Prof. Miliard Derbew, our Chief Executive Officer has started consultation as a pediatric surgeon. His day in clinic is Tuesday from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm. To schedule an appointment, contact our booking line: 3938/3939 or +250783825851
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda staff met for an evening to share successes for the previous year and set targets for 2022. Management rewarded outstanding staff who went above and beyond to help patients as well as long serving employees.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 months
As of today, King Faisal Hospital has witnessed 18 successful Kidney Transplant surgeries. For heart surgery over 175 individuals, including both adults and children have undergone successful operation across the country. @RwandaHealthMag
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
King Faisal Hospital has received AstraZeneca-Oxford and Pfizer vaccines and has begun vaccination for all hospital staff. We recognize the tremendous effort of the government of Rwanda that launched the vaccination plan through the COVAX initiative.
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1 year
👑 Amazing News in Healthcare! 👑 We achieved a groundbreaking milestone! We have successfully performed three living donor kidney transplants this week, giving hope to patients and their families. #KFHRcares #Rwandaworks #TransformingLives Press Release👇
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
What more fun way to celebrate women’s day than showering our female staff with gifts? It was a day like no other at King Faisal Hospital. We #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality by being at the forefront in various departments. #IWD2021
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
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1/3 As we launched the kidney transplants, Minister @nsanzimanasabin paid a remarkable courtesy visit to our facility today. Witnessing an incredible medical procedure, he commended the exceptional efforts of the dedicated medical team. #RwandaWorks
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
We are thrilled to host Dr. Sébastien Hess, an interventional cardiologist from the Strasbourg University Hospital, France🇫🇷 He will be working with our team in cardiology this week to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Dr. Ruboneka Jean Paul has joined our team as consultant diagnostic radiologist. He specializes in oncologic imaging (diagnosis or screening of cancer cells) using non-invasive imaging techniques.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Dr. Helen Yifter has joined King Faisal Hospital as an endocrinologist. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related diseases and conditions including diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, growth disorders and metabolic abnormalities, etc
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
KFH has acquired a new high-tech endoscopic machine that will be used for advanced endoscopic diagnostic & therapeutic procedures. The machine is the first of its kind in Rwanda and will allow us to treat patients without the need for them to travel abroad.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
We love hearing from women who are revolutionizing the field of medicine and what motivates them to be great. Read our discussion with Dr. Florence Umurangwa Ngarambe, Rwanda's only female urologist.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Our pediatrics unit has gained 3 new pediatricians and will be operating on a 24/7 basis including night shifts and weekends. Help us welcome them on board! Frame 1: Dr. Sabiiti Stephen Frame 2: Dr. Akingeneye Providence Frame 3: Dr. Nkurunziza Jean Nepomuscene
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
A round of applause to our cardiology team for a new breakthrough in the treatment of heart disease. Our team has conducted the first ever mitral valve commissurotomy in the country. A procedure to repair a narrow mitral valve that blocks the normal blood flow within the heart.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
1 year
Celebrating a year of hard work and dedication! King Faisal Hospital Rwanda staff and management came together to reflect on our 2022 achievements, identify areas of improvement, and recognize outstanding employees. Here's to an even better 2023✨
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
KFH management celebrated its front-liners on the occasion of the International Day of the Nurses&midwives. They do so much more than caring for patients;their presence 24/7 has transformed lives. We are honored to have such wholehearted people in our healthcare system.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Our message of appreciation today comes from Ernest who suffered from a compressed spinal cord leading to severe pain in his neck and lower back and numbness in his arms. Profound gratitude to Prof. Nkusi,Nurses Mado & Sylvie, Anesthesiologist Rukundo for a successful operation👏🏾
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Starting March this year, we will be organizing monthly ASK THE DOCTOR sessions where our medical specialists will be answering your questions about common health problems in a fun, informative way. Quote, reply or DM us topics you would like us to talk about.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Lise Mumporeze (Emergency&Critical care doctor) has joined our team. Our A&E department operates 24/7 with a team ready to treat anyone seeking emergency medical treatment. In case of emergency, kindly call: +250787458888 or 3938/3939
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
In general, our weight should always be proportional to our height and gender. Dr. Willy Mucyo, internist at King Faisal Hospital Kigali, designed a calculator to help us identify our ideal body weight. Click here to know yours:
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
Wonderful news today! Ella,one of our patients was diagnosed with cholelithiasis (stones in the gallbladder)at 8 months of pregnancy. She has been operated through minimally invasive surgery(laparoscopy)and has now fully recovered. Kudos to Dr. Desire Rubanguka for a great job👏🏾
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
We end the week on a thankful note from Pierre to the entire Intensive Care (ICU) team👏🏽 He was brought here unconscious after a hit-and-run and spent a month in the ICU without his family knowing his whereabouts. He has now regained his memory and reunited with his wife🥹
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Gift Of Life Michigan welcomed a delegation from the Ministry of Health and King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda to discuss organ donation systems leading up to the launch of kidney transplant in Rwanda.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
In 10 years, Jeanne D’Arc & Aimable suffered 4 miscarriages. Just when all chances of ever being parents were fading, they gave birth to a healthy baby boy last month at KFH. They shared their story with us, with the intent that families going through the same ordeal find hope❤️
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
1 year
Join us in celebrating the remarkable contribution of Marcelline, our laundry assistant, who has dedicated 28 years to keeping King Faisal Hospital Rwanda clean and hygienic. During #WomensHistoryMonth ,we recognize the tireless work of women in all fields at KFH Rwanda."
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
3 years
The kidney transplant project is underway at KFH. This week, vascular surgeons, Dr. Girma Tefera (US) and Dr. Nebyou Seyoum (Ethiopia) will be training our team in arteriovenous fistula creation. A standard surgical procedure for dialysis patients awaiting kidney transplant.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 years
"The reason why I was able to fight Cancer was because of my family;my cousins,my brother&everyone around me. Having that support&having them treat me the same,really contributed to my recovery"
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
The entire community of King Faisal Hospital Rwanda is saddened by the untimely passing of Prof. Lutalo Kiyingi Samuel. Prof Lutalo served for 11 years as Chief Consultant Rheumatologist at KFH. Our sincerest sympathy to his family and friends. His memory will live on forever.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
As KFH prepares to launch a Kidney Transplant Program, we are happy to welcome our partner surgeons and nephrologists from the United States( @umichmedicine , @IcahnMountSinai & @RushMedical ) to assess our readiness before launching the program in December.
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
2 years
Today, we celebrate Florence Nightingale,founder of modern nursing and in the same vein,we celebrate our nurses & midwives for being the very pillar of King Faisal Hospital Rwanda. Beyond being an invaluable resource to the healthcare system,they are also incredible dancers😅🤌🏾
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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
4 months
In 2023, King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda witnessed 14 successful kidney transplant surgeries performed by American surgeons, with an additional four carried out just last week. Dr. Nsanzimana emphasized that local doctors are being trained to eventually conduct such procedures
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