KA Imaging, a Waterloo, Ontario-based X-ray technology company, is partnering with the St. Clements, Ontario-based Kenyan Kids Foundation Canada (KKFC) to enhance healthcare accessibility in Kenya.
The collaboration focuses on introducing KA Imaging’s Reveal 35C, a cutting-edge portable X-ray detector, to underserved regions.
The initiative is divided into two phases. Phase I involves installing the Reveal 35C detector at a rural hospital in the Cherangany Hills region. Phase II will see the development of a mobile X-ray unit to extend services to more remote areas. The project, which is estimated to cost $100,000, is largely funded by KA Imaging, with KKFC raising an additional $25,000 to cover remaining expenses.
KA Imaging’s Reveal 35C uses dual-energy subtraction (DES) technology to produce three distinct images from a single X-ray exposure, aiding in the detection of conditions such as tuberculosis and pneumothorax. The project was officially launched in late June at KA Imaging’s headquarters, with additional events planned for later in the year.
“This project aligns with KKFC’s mission to invest in health, education, and economic development in Kenya,” said Blair McKay, chair of KKFC. Michelle Kiprop, a nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience in Kenya, emphasized the significant impact this technology will have on local healthcare: “Access to this higher technology is going to make a big difference for our patients and staff.”
