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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
February 24, 2026
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KNH performs Kenya’s first balloon pulmonary valve surgery

Kenyatta National Hospital has successfully performed Kenya’s first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty on a premature newborn, marking a major milestone in neonatal cardiac care. The baby is one of premature twins born on January 2, 2026, to Josephine Pilanoi from Kimana, Kajiado ..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has successfully performed Kenya’s first balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty on a premature newborn, a significant advancement in neonatal cardiac care.
- The procedure was performed on February 5 on a premature twin diagnosed with critical pulmonary valve stenosis.
- Key figures involved include consultant paediatric cardiologists Esther Kimani and Naomi Gachara, along with a multidisciplinary team at KNH.
- The infant, born at 34 weeks, showed significant improvement and is now stable, breathing normally, and gaining strength.
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