About Fortis Diagnostic Centre and Hospital
Meru County has only one MRI machine in Meru teaching and referral hospital which was installed five years ago to serve a large population in entire Meru region and neighboring counties. However, it faces one big challenge in that it’s a low strength magnetic field MRI machine (0.032Tesla), unable to perform all body imaging. As such, most of the patients within and without have to travel long distances where a high magnetic field strength MRI machine (1.5Tesla) is available such as Nyeri or Nairobi.
The need to bridge this gap and to bring services closer to the people was thus palpable and a very noble idea was then conceived in mid-2018 by both Dr Rajesh Gandhi and colleague Dr Mutuku J. Wambua.
Dr. Rajesh Gandhi
Meet our Founders
Co-Founder & CEO
In addition to being a medical practitioner for over 40 years, Dr. gandhi has spent the past 15 years in Meru teaching and referral hospital as board member and most recently as the chairman of the 600 bed hospital.
Dr. Gandhi is an established businessman within Meru county with a business portfolio in multiple economic sectors including Real Estate, Agriculture and Higher Education. His business acumen and on table negotiation skills were essential in securing the financial confidence with Banks as well as acquiring our equipment at above board negotiated prices, service contracts and maintenance rat
Dr. Mutuku J. Wambua
Co-Founder & Resident Radiologist
Dr. Mutuku, is a renowned and established radiologist with decades of experience and extra training on MRI reporting and Intervention radiology.
Dr. Mutuku is clinically actively involved in both Diagnostic and Imaging at FDCH. He has a special interest in neuro and musculoskeletal imaging and non vascular intervention radiology.
OUR STAFF
Meet our staff
At the heart of Fortis are our hardworking team members that keep our lights on!
Excellence in healthcare
Our principles
We pride on providing excellent patient satisfactory imaging quality and capabilities all aimed at increasing both our patients and doctor’s confidence and satisfaction as we endeavor to improve our patients medical care.
State-of-the-art technology
We utilize the latest state-of-the-art machines and equipment to deliver high-quality results for accurate diagnoses and treatments.
Friendly and professional
Our team of highly qualified personnel creates a friendly and professional environment, ensuring a comfortable experience for our patients.
OUR STORY
A Brief History
We have made quality our habit. It’s not soThe initial plan was to have MRI stand-alone facility. Then came in the big challenge for financing the project given its high cost of investments. We approached a couple of banks within the Meru CBD with a detailed proposal outlying the feasibility of the project and its profitability. All the banks we approached showed reservations except Bank of Baroda which agreed to work and walk with us, offering financial advice as well as financing our dream project. We are grateful!
We are now aiming at a step by step growth with phase one focused to set up a state-of-the-art diagnostic Centre offering radiological imaging (MRI, CT, X RAY and U/S) and laboratory services. Phase two will have chemotherapy, dialysis, physiotherapy and day care theatre.
In September 2019, the center opened its doors to CT, X RAY and ultra sound for cash paying services and the response has been overwhelming despite having no cooperate clients, which is work in progress.
The game changer was the installation of MRI in November 2019 which changed the scope and standards of diagnostic imaging in the region.
At FORTIS we believe in “Health care that cares” as our slogan as we strive to be the best and preferred Centre for medical diagnosis and patient focused care.