Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty

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Last mentioned: Feb 24, 2026

Timeline

Q3 2026
Program Expansion

Anticipated increase in pediatric interventional cardiology cases at KNH.
Feb 25, 2026
Clinical Review

Medical teams evaluate the patient's recovery and procedural outcomes.
Feb 24, 2026
Procedure Success Announced

KNH confirms the successful completion of Kenya's first preterm BPV.

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Kenyatta National Hospital Performs Kenya’s First Preterm Newborn BPV

Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully performed Kenya’s first Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty (BPV) on a preterm newborn. This milestone in interventional cardiology marks a significant leap in the country's capacity to treat complex congenital heart defects in its most fragile patients.

Feb 24, 2026 2 sources