The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has donated a Lodox X-Ray Machine, valued at N$13.2 million, to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Stationed at the Katutura State Hospital, the full-body X-ray imaging machine will significantly improve timely healthcare and reduce the need for multiple X-rays, as results are made available within 13 seconds. 

The state-of-the-art machine will help healthcare practitioners present rapid diagnoses by offering high-quality digital imaging in less time than traditional machines, which often require patients to do multiple scans.

The machine also promises 90% less exposure to radiation compared to conventional X-rays.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, said this will enable healthcare practitioners to work more efficiently and contribute to equitable healthcare for all citizens.

"The Lodox machine, a full-body X-ray, allows us to fight for what we've been saying all along, which is world-class healthcare for all. Now, let's talk about what makes this Lodox X-ray so revolutionary. And I touched on it in the beginning. Traditional X-rays are time-consuming. Traditional X-rays also, very importantly, had the issue of high doses of radiation. The low-dox changes this game significantly."

Rosalia Martins-Hausiku, the CEO of the MVA Fund, affirmed the Fund's commitment to continuous transformation and expanding the healthcare footprint nationwide.

"The board was very intentional on smart partnership. And this is what we are calling a smart partnership. I'm actually taking this opportunity because the media is here. We are not done yet. We just started. You will soon hear of what we are doing at Central Hospital, the trauma works, and the ICU. I am urging corporate Namibia not to shy away and to join us in this effort, as together we can make a difference.

The Lodox machine is operational as of today (Monday) at the Katutura Hospital.