The Centre hospitalier universitaire Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (CHU JRA) has acquired a new scanner. This equipment offers several advantages. The new scanner at CHU JRA is state-of-the-art. After several years of closure, the scanner service at the Centre hospitalier universitaire Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (CHU JRA) has resumed operations. "We are pleased to inform the public that the scanner service is now open and functioning perfectly within the medical imaging department of CHU JRA," the hospital announced on its Facebook page this weekend. Provided by the State, according to a source within the Ministry of Public Health, this cutting-edge equipment "facilitates the care and treatment of patients who need it". Healthcare professionals are pleased with the resumption of this service. "The presence of this scanner within the hospital presents several advantages. Patient safety is the first," emphasizes an anesthesiologist-intensivist. Until now, patients had to be transferred to another facility for this examination. "This transfer presents a great risk for patients, especially those who cannot afford to rent an ambulance. Now, they simply need to be taken in a wheelchair or on their bed to the relevant department," he explains. Advantages The scanner allows for the study of organ abnormalities that are not visible on X-rays or ultrasound. It is particularly useful for detecting signs of diseases such as infections, hemorrhages, tumors, cysts, and fractures. One of the main advantages of this scanner in this public hospital lies in its financial accessibility. "It has a more affordable cost than in other hospitals," indicates a source within the facility. The exact price of the examination was not communicated to us. But even if it aligns with those practiced in other public facilities, having the scanner on-site saves patients additional transportation costs. "In case of a mass casualty incident, management will no longer need to request other facilities to perform this medical examination," continues our source. The facility's previous scanner has been out of service for years, according to staff. "During the pandemic, patients with Covid-19 were forced to have their examinations at other centers," recall doctors on site. Before breaking down permanently, the equipment had experienced repeated malfunctions. "The device was heavily used due to the high number of patients treated," explains a department manager.