Imaging services (radiology)

What we offer:

  • Digital X-ray: Chest, abdomen, spine, extremities (arms, legs, hands, feet), pelvis, skull.
  • Ultrasound: Abdominal, pelvic (obstetric and gynaecological), soft tissue, basic cardiac (ECHO – limited).
  • Basic CT scan: Head CT (for trauma and stroke). More complex CT (chest, abdomen, pelvis) referred to Mbale or Kampala.

Who reads the images: Our clinical team reviews X-rays and ultrasounds. Complex cases are reviewed by visiting radiologists or referred externally.

Preparation for ultrasound:

  • Abdominal ultrasound: Fast for 6 hours (no food, no drink)
  • Pelvic ultrasound: Drink 1 litre of water 1 hour before and do not empty bladder
  • Obstetric ultrasound (pregnancy): No preparation needed after first trimester

Turnaround: X-ray results within 1 hour. Ultrasound results immediately after scan.

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