This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
On July 16, 2020, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya announced a partnership with AMREF Flying Doctors to provide emergency medical evacuation services to its clients at a preferential rate.
The partnership, which is timely given the COVID-19 pandemic, is one of the bank's initiatives to support its clients and the general public during this challenging period.
According to Standard Chartered Bank Kenya's Chief Executive Officer, Kairiuki Ngari, the partnership with AMREF Flying Doctors is crucial in ensuring that clients receive timely medical attention in emergency situations.
"The period before getting medical attention in an emergency is crucial, and more so during a pandemic like this one. As a bank, we wouldn’t like to see our clients exposed beyond what they can be able to manage. AMREF Flying Doctors is a reliable emergency medical evacuation company for many years and we have chosen them as a partner to fulfill that need for our clients," Mr. Ngari said.
Under the partnership, clients of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya will enjoy negotiated pricing on AMREF Flying Doctors' flagship subscription product, the Maisha Air Ambulance Plan. The plan will cost between KShs 2,000 and KShs 24,000 per annum, depending on the number of countries covered.
Additionally, clients who opt for the Maisha cover packages will receive up to 20% discount on their annual subscription. For instance, for a KSh2,500 package, clients will pay KSh2,000 for the year.
Other benefits of the partnership include access to a 24-hour medical helpline, unlimited evacuation flights per year for medical emergencies, unlimited ground ambulance transfers within Kenya, and wide coverage of medical evacuation in several countries.
Dr. Githinji Gitahi, the Group Chief Executive for AMREF Health Africa, noted that the organization has the capacity to provide emergency medical evacuation services not only from Kenya but across Africa.
