Speaking at the inauguration,
“Besides being the place for treating eye ailments, we will also focus on building awareness of Kenyans that will lead to better understanding of the importance of eye care”.
Professor Amar Agarwal, Chairman of
“We want to make it possible for all Kenyans to access eye care services in easily and we shall, therefore, open multiple
The Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Rahul Chhabra, lauded the move which comes at a time when India has echoed its commitment to partner in the industrial development of Kenya with one of the key focus areas being pharmaceuticals and health care.
“Health is a sector that is in line with Kenya’s big four social economic goals and I am happy that Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital is already a live example of the value that deeper ties between Kenya and India can produce,’’ said Rahul Chhabra.
With an investment of sh200 million in technologies and advanced equipment, the hospital will offer a range of services that include High-tech Cataracts, Keratoconus and Glaucoma Management, treatment for Retinal Diseases, Squint, Oculoplasty, and Paediatric eye care.
The hospital also has a Modular Operating Theatre with a viewing gallery and state of the art equipment and it is bringing timely eye care needed to prevent and control visual impairments to patients of all ages. “We believe that seeing is the best gift of life. We look forward to serving Kenyans” added Jyotee.