Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital plans to expand diagnostic services with a Philips Incisive CT scanner.
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital plans to expand specialised imaging services with a new scanner featuring artificial intelligence tools.
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital plans to commission a new 160-slice CT scanner in the coming days. The equipment will strengthen diagnostic capacity and expand access to specialised imaging for Nairobi residents and neighbouring communities.
The Philips Incisive system uses artificial intelligence tools to support scanning procedures and improve image quality. It will also help clinicians obtain detailed images to assess medical conditions and guide treatment decisions.
Hospital chief executive officer Dr Fredrick Obwanda said the installation forms part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades. He said the investment would strengthen radiology services and help medical teams make informed treatment decisions.
What the 160-slice CT scanner offers
The system includes automated patient positioning and motion-correction tools for cardiac imaging. It also offers real-time needle tracking to support procedures that rely on imaging guidance.
These features aim to make examinations more efficient while improving consistency in image capture. In addition, controls beside the patient allow radiographers to operate many scanning functions without moving away.
Philips says its OnPlan workflow can shorten the time to results by up to 19 per cent. The manufacturer also reports that 84 per cent of surveyed users experienced improved patient satisfaction.
Meanwhile, 91 per cent of surveyed users reported greater consistency in results between operators. These figures reflect the manufacturer’s findings, rather than results from the new installation at Mama Lucy.
Radiation management and equipment support
The scanner includes dose-management technology intended to optimise radiation exposure while preserving the image quality clinicians need. However, each examination’s radiation dose will depend on the protocol, patient characteristics and clinical indication.
The equipment also carries Philips’ 10-year replacement guarantee for its vMRC X-ray tube. The manufacturer markets this as the Tube for Life guarantee, subject to its terms and conditions.
Expanding access to diagnostic investigations
CT imaging helps clinicians examine internal structures in the brain, chest, abdomen and blood vessels. It also supports investigations into injuries and abnormalities, as well as monitoring certain medical conditions.
The new equipment should expand the hospital’s capacity to carry out these investigations. However, the examinations available will depend on clinical applications and the hospital’s operational arrangements.
Obwanda said the hospital aims to make services more efficient, reliable and responsive to patients. He added that stronger diagnostic capacity would support timely treatment based on clinical evidence.
