NAIROBI, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's main referral hospital Kenyatta National Hospital, together with its strategic partner Neusoft Medical and Megascope, on Sunday launched the CT Scan Center, Kenya National Imaging Cloud Center and Clinical Training Center to boost screening of COVID-19 and other killer diseases.
Mutahi Kagwe, Cabinet Secretary for Health of Kenya said the facility that is equipped with CT scan machines sourced from Chinese firm Neusoft Medical Systems will enhance speedy and accurate diagnosis of the virulent disease.
"The launch of the CT scan center is a milestone in our efforts to leverage on modern technology to combat pandemics like COVID-19. We are now better prepared to handle the pandemic," said Kagwe.
He said the CT scan center will boost the diagnosis and management of fatal ailments while positioning Kenya as a hub for medical tourism.
"We will cooperate with doctors in China, India and Europe to reduce the cost of overseas treatment incurred by the citizens," said Kagwe adding that the CT scan center will also serve as a training hub for local radiologists.
Nicholas Gumbo, chairman of Kenyatta National Hospital, said the diagnostic facility will be connected to 37 counties to ease the screening of coronavirus.
"We are ready to combat the COVID-19 pandemic now that we have CT scan machines that can detect it accurately and relay results to doctors in a timely manner," said Gumbo.
Neusoft Medical also unveiled its clinical research cooperation program of Artificial Intelligence Software with Kenyatta National Hospital on Sunday, in order to develop and implement more customized AI software for African patients in the hospitals from 37 Kenyan counties.
After the launching ceremony, Neusoft Medical conducted a remote international diagnostic meeting with radiologists from Kenya, France, Egypt, United Arab Emirates and China using the medical imaging cloud of Neusoft Medical, sharing the successful experience in defeating the epidemic in China.
Neusoft Medical Systems is a global clinical diagnosis and treatment solution provider, which is headquartered in China.
