Metropolis expands in Africa with new diagnostic lab in Nairobi

New Delhi: Metropolis Star Lab Kenya Limited has launched a Regional Reference Laboratory in Nairobi, Kenya. With over a decade of service in Kenya, this new lab enhances Metropolis’ ability to offer advanced diagnostic services to the community.

The 6000-square-foot facility can process 35,000 to 40,000 samples per month, covering specialties like haematology, microbiology, molecular biology, special chemistry, immunology, histology, and cytology.

Commenting on the launch, Surendran Chemmenkotil, CEO of Metropolis Healthcare Limited, stated, “The opening of our regional reference lab in Kenya is part of Metropolis Healthcare’s strategic expansion plan to extend its high-quality diagnostic services to more regions in India as well as international countries where our brand is highly regarded. Metropolis has strategically strengthened its presence in Kenya over the years by setting up 21 centres across the country. Now, with the launch of our new and largest regional reference lab, we look forward to taking the baton from our existing branches and sharing the responsibility of providing world-class diagnostic testing services to the citizens of Kenya.”

Avadhut Joshi, Chief Business Development Officer at Metropolis Healthcare Limited added, “Metropolis Healthcare is committed to delivering services with realistic turnaround times, precision, and comprehensive smart reporting to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. Every Metropolis branch, including our new facility in Kenya, leverages advanced technology and experienced medical professionals to improve public health. With the inauguration of our new reference lab, we eagerly anticipate sustained partnerships with clinics, hospitals, laboratories, corporations, insurance companies, clinical trial projects, and government insurance programs across Kenya.”

The inauguration was led by Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Public Health & Professional Standards, Government of Kenya. Distinguished guests included Rohit Vadhwana, Deputy High Commissioner at the High Commission of India; Dr. Walter Ongeti, CEO of KENAS; Patricia Aruwa, Deputy Director of Industries, Business Environment, and Private Sector Development at the State Department for Industrialization; and Florence Wangui and Becky Kim, Board Members of the Kenya Investment Authority. Metropolis’ senior management, including Avadhut Joshi, Chief Business Development Officer, and Iqbal Ahmed, AVP – Business & Operations (East Africa), also attended.

Metropolis Healthcare has a significant presence in Africa, with operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana, and partnerships across numerous other African nations. The new lab is located at Pramukh Tower, 3rd floor, Westlands Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.

Known for numerous quality accreditations, Metropolis Healthcare has developed the Indian Reference Range for an extensive test menu, utilized by thousands of laboratories across India.