The Radiology Directorate of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has received 16 specialised EIZO RadiForce radiology workstation monitors valued at more than £51,000 from Worldwide Radiology, a United Kingdom-based medical imaging charity, in a donation expected to expand reporting capacity and improve diagnostic services at the hospital in Kumasi.
The equipment will enable radiologists to review and report medical images more efficiently, reduce turnaround times and support timely clinical decisions. It is also expected to create additional training opportunities for resident doctors, strengthening specialist medical imaging expertise in Ghana.
The donation is intended to address the Radiology Directorate’s growing workload by providing additional specialised workstations for the review and reporting of medical images. Their arrival is expected to increase the number of cases radiologists can process and help the hospital deliver imaging reports within shorter periods.
The hospital indicated that the new monitors would also contribute to professional training, giving resident doctors additional opportunities to work with specialised imaging technology as they develop the skills required for radiology practice.
“Improving access to quality diagnostic imaging is essential to strengthening healthcare delivery and supporting timely clinical decisions.”
Founder of Worldwide Radiology, Dr Elizabeth Joekes,
Radiology plays an important role in clinical assessment, helping medical teams interpret imaging results and determine appropriate care. Increasing the availability of dedicated reporting equipment is therefore expected to strengthen the link between diagnostic services and treatment decisions.
Worldwide Radiology Renews Long-standing KATH Partnership
Founder of Worldwide Radiology, Dr Elizabeth Joekes, explained that the organisation is a non-profit, multidisciplinary charity focused on improving access to quality diagnostic imaging in low- and middle-income countries.
She noted that the charity had maintained a longstanding relationship with the KATH Radiology Directorate, with the partnership spanning January 2004 to October 2006. The two institutions have collaborated over the years to build the capacity of imaging specialists in Ghana.
Dr Joekes, a former Head of the Radiology Directorate at KATH, indicated that the latest donation reflects Worldwide Radiology’s continued commitment to supporting healthcare delivery through improved imaging technology and professional capacity development.
The contribution therefore extends beyond the supply of equipment. By supporting the availability of specialised reporting monitors and opportunities for resident training, the partnership is intended to strengthen both the hospital’s diagnostic capacity and the expertise of professionals working in the field.
KATH Management Welcomes Timely Equipment Support
Receiving the monitors on behalf of hospital management, Head of the Medicine Directorate and Acting Medical Director of KATH, Dr Divine Amenuke, expressed appreciation to Dr Joekes and her team for the support.
He described the donation as timely, explaining that the Radiology Directorate urgently needed additional reporting workstations to respond to its increasing workload and expand its reporting capacity.
The provision of the monitors is expected to help address that need by giving radiologists access to more specialised equipment for image review and reporting. The additional capacity could also support more efficient coordination between radiology services and the clinical teams that depend on diagnostic reports when managing patients.
“The donation is timely, as the Radiology Directorate urgently needs additional reporting workstations to respond to its increasing workload.”
Head of the Medicine Directorate and Acting Medical Director of KATH, Dr Divine Amenuke
Radiology Directorate Highlights Patient Care Benefits
Head of the Radiology Directorate, Dr Augustina Badu-Peprah, explained that the specialised monitors would substantially improve the Directorate’s ability to review and report medical images efficiently.
She emphasised that stronger reporting capacity would support timely clinical decision-making and facilitate better patient management. Faster access to imaging reports can help clinicians obtain diagnostic information needed to assess patients and plan their care.
Dr Badu-Peprah also acknowledged the role of hospital management in preparing for the equipment. She expressed appreciation for the procurement of the computer system units required to support the installation and operationalisation of the donated monitors.
The provision of the computer units is an important part of putting the donated equipment into service. It ensures that the specialised monitors have the supporting systems required for their intended use, allowing the Directorate to incorporate them into its reporting operations.
Partnership Supports Specialist Imaging Capacity In Ghana
The donation highlights the contribution international partnerships can make to healthcare infrastructure and specialist capacity development.
For KATH, the monitors are expected to strengthen the Radiology Directorate’s ability to manage its workload, improve reporting efficiency and provide additional learning opportunities for resident doctors.
The monitors are intended to strengthen the Directorate’s reporting infrastructure and support more efficient diagnostic services at the hospital, reinforcing the partners’ shared commitment.
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