Interventional Radiology Simulator Marks Major Step Towards Expanding Interventional Radiology Access in Kenya
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), in partnership with Siemens Healthineers, Elsmed Kenya, and AMPATH, on Tuesday celebrated the donation of a state-of-the-art Mentice simulator—a milestone in strengthening access to Interventional Radiology (IR) in Kenya.
The simulator will be used to train clinicians on minimally invasive procedures that offer safer and more efficient treatment options for patients.
Interventional Radiology uses imaging to guide treatments through tiny incisions, offering a less invasive alternative to conventional surgery.
It plays a critical role in managing conditions such as abscesses, trauma-related internal bleeding, diabetic vascular disease, uterine fibroids, and cancer—where techniques like embolization can block blood flow to tumors.
These procedures typically result in less pain, fewer complications, and faster recovery, often eliminating the need for hospital stays; leading to better outcomes for patients, and reduced strain on the healthcare system.
The Mentice simulator will support hands-on training and is part of a broader initiative to establish a Centre of Excellence in Interventional Radiology at MTRH, alongside the development of a university-level curriculum to train future IR specialists through Moi University College of Health Sciences.
MTRH CEO Dr. Philip Kirwa affirmed that the IR Centre of Excellence will immensely improve the skills and Human Resources for Health through the trainings and mentorship programs.
“These efforts align with MTRH’s vision to provide exceptional multi-specialty care,” Dr. Kirwa said.
