DIGITAL X-RAY SYSTEM INSTALLED

In June 2023, the long-awaited renovation of the Radiology Department at St. Dominic’s Mission Hospital was completed and the Digital X-ray equipment was installed! The renovations were inspected and approved by the Radiation Protection Authority on June 5th and St. Dominic’s immediately began X-raying patients. It was especially exciting for the Wellness for Africa (WFA) team, as both Dr. Grutzner and I were physically in Ndola at St. Dominic’s hospital volunteering when this took place. This was a very exciting and proud day for the partnership between WFA and the Dominican Sisters as we rang in the completion of this project and our 2022 goal together.
 
BEFORE
A portable X-ray machine and the tank filled with liquid processing chemicals.  After obtaining an X-ray with the old equipment, the X-Ray film was dipped into this tank to develop the image for viewing by a physician.  As you can see, this equipment was extremely outdated and offered minimal protection from the chemicals in the tank for those responsible for processing films.

AFTER
The new digital X-ray equipment and as depicted by Dr. Grutzner from WFA, and
Mr. Mwale, Head of Radiology.