Burjeel Medical Center, Oman opens new MRI, Mammography Unit

The official inauguration was held in the presence of Dr Charles Stanford, senior director of VPS Healthcare; Clancey Po, CEO of Burjeel Hospital; and Dr Nabil Debouni, medical director of Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

On the occasion, Dr Charles said, "The opening of these new facilities reflects our commitment to providing top-class healthcare features that incorporate global standards in terms of the latest equipment installed and the technologies deployed."

Speaking at the opening, Clancey added, "One of the features of our newly opened facilities is a top-performing high powered 1.5 Tesla MRI Ingenia designed to enhance clinical and operational excellence and ultimately drive patient outcomes."

The Ingenia MRI is the world's first digital MRI system to meet complex imaging needs and provides clinicians with optimised results, a press release said. The Ingenia product suite is being used for screening, treatment planning and post-operative follow up.

Burjeel Medical Centre is also leading the way in mammogram technology by deploying latest equipment with exceptional imaging quality – underscoring the centre's commitment to providing quality medical care and services within the community. Its mammography service provides patients access to a premium facility for physical screenings and early detection.