NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 – Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with AMREF Flying Doctors to provide Maisha Medical Evacuation Plan Membership, an air and ground ambulance scheme at a special rate to its clients in the Eastern African region.
The scheme provides access to air and ground evacuation services in the event of a medical emergency.
Absa customers will receive up to a 20 per cent discount on Maisha membership for both air and ground evacuation services.
Speaking during the partnership, Absa Bank Kenya’s Chief Finance Officer Yusuf Omari said customers will be able to self-register via a secure online portal and settle payments using their Absa debit or credit cards, providing further relief in emergency situations.
“At Absa, we are committed to walking the journey with our customers in all moments of life. Today’s partnership with AMREF Flying Doctors is a testament to that commitment and we are proud to offer our customers and their loved ones an opportunity to access unlimited, round-the-clock medical evacuation services at a discounted rate.”
He added that at a premium level of membership, clients will have access to air medical evacuations and up to US$200,000 of post-evacuation hospitalization benefits in Nairobi or South Africa and return flights back to home.
“As we work towards helping our customers meet their financial aspirations, we are also cognizant of our role as a bank to help them not only in protecting their financial wealth but also safeguard their health and well-being,” he added.
“This also augments our existing offering for health insurance and is anchored on our desire to deliver added value to our customers.”
Stephen Gitau, CEO of AMREF Flying Doctors, hailed the partnership saying, “This is a commendable gesture, and we encourage the bank’s clientele to sign up for our emergency medical evacuation plan which comes in handy in dire situations.”
The Maisha Medical Evacuation Plan is available for the bank’s retail, SME, and corporate clients.
It also grants them direct access to the AMREF Flying Doctors’ 24-hour control center for medical advice provided by qualified practitioners.
They also enjoy access to the air ambulance provider without having to go through third-party intermediaries.
