EASE Ghana, a subsidiary of EASE Holdings BV, which specialises in quality equipment-as-a-service, has inaugurated the first MRI scanner in the Eastern Region at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital , Akwatia.
The inauguration also marked the debut of Siemens Magnetom Free.Star Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner technology in Ghana. The MRI scanner utilises Siemens’ latest low-helium scanner technology, enabling greater energy savings while maintaining high-quality imaging.
Siemens’ innovative technology, combined with EASE’s distinctive pay-per-scan equipment-as-a-service model, made the machine accessible and affordable for SDCH.
The EASE model allows institutions to avoid upfront capital costs, allowing the hospital to utilise cash flows generated from scans to cover the cost of the service, which not only includes using the scanner, but also first-class support, training and servicing of the equipment.
Speaking at the event, the Vice President, EASE Healthcare and Managing Director, EASE Ghana, Dr. Kanyinsola Oyeyinka, said she was excited about the milestone which will bring significant impact and benefit to patients at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, the surrounding communities and the people of the Eastern Region.
She said EASE is fully committed to providing the highest quality of equipment and service for customers through its strong network of top tier OEM partners such as Siemens, GE, Fuji and Philips, with whom they work to find the best equipment configuration for customers’ specific needs.
“This ensures that our customers have the right tools for the job and can provide reliable, high-quality services to their patients. We are also privileged to work with service partners locally to deliver this service. In Ghana, today, we are happy to be able to work with Pacific – who are partners in this installation today.”
She expressed gratitude to the management of the hospital for making the collaboration successful, adding that she was confident that the hospital would be an excellent partner with EASE for many years to come and continue to serve Akwatia and the wider Eastern Region.
The Chairman of EASE Holdings BV Board of Directors and CEO of African Asset Finance Company, Frans VanSchaik, added that they were pleased with the success of the EASE programme in the medical sector.
He appealed to the Government of Ghana to reinstate the exemption of duties on health equipment to further drive down the cost of healthcare for both caregivers and patients.
The Hospital Manager and Administrator, Rev. Fr. Ebenezer Kenneth Abban, in his remarks, said the management of the hospital has adopted a 10-year strategic plan to position the facility as a force to reckon with in the field of medical diagnostic services.
“At the recent National Conference of the CHST-GH held in Tamale, we were privileged to be empanelled among two other Hefra accredited secondary facilities to share experiences on how to access and utilise medtech in our facilities for the delivery of quality health services. I mentioned that hospital managers should not be afraid to open wide their books as a strong indication of honesty and integrity.
“This is because medical technology is very expensive. Even though, ultimately, it is aimed to serve the health needs of the patient, it is also obviously to be paid for. Millions of dollars are required to make this dream investment a reality, and we can convincingly carry out this agenda when we uphold best financial administrative procedures and practices. EASE Ghana has vindicated our position, and we are grateful to them and their partners for the confidence entrusted in us,” he said.
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Equipment-as-a-Service (EASE®) is a pay-per-use programme that provides businesses and organisations with cost-effective access to state-of-the-art equipment – including maintenance, training and support – with terms that match their circumstances and business needs. By reducing an organisation’s CapEx, EASE® enables businesses to grow, freeing up financial resources to be used to expand operations, bring on additional labour or invest in additional assets.
