Pakistan

21 September 2010
Speedy Care In Pakistan

ADF radiographers in Pakistan have been able to reduce patient waiting periods by more than five times because of an x-ray system that has just been brought into service.

The Philips Medical Digital Imaging System, recently introduced to the ADF as part of Project JP2060, is now being used in the Camp Cockatoo health centre by the co-led AusAID and ADF Medical Task Force in the flood-affected city of Kot Addu, central Pakistan.

The Digital Imaging system replaces ‘wet film technology’ and was pre-released for Operation PAKISTAN ASSIST II, prior to being rolled out to the three Services throughout the remainder of this year.

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Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Radiographers, Flying Officer Alastair Lyon and Flying Officer Karen Gladysz demonstrate the operation of the Philips Medical Digital Imaging System which has recently been introduced into service.

(Date taken: 12 August 2010)
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