LabRad Diagnostics Rolls Out First 160 Slice CT Scanner in Southeast.

LabRad Diagnostics has rolled out a 160-slice CT scanner following the official launch of its upgraded headquarters, improving access to advanced imaging services in Imo State.

The event was held on April 12, 2026, at the centre’s headquarters in Owerri, with participation from government officials, healthcare professionals, and industry stakeholders.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Medical Director of Labrad Diagnostics, Dr. Chinekwu Anyanwu, said the expansion reflects a commitment to improving diagnostic services and patient care through modern technology.

She stated that the facility offers a comprehensive range of imaging services, including the new 160-slice CT scanner, a 1.5 Tesla MRI, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and mammography. According to her, this will support faster diagnosis and improve clinical outcomes.

Dr. Anyanwu noted that the CT scanner delivers high-speed, high-resolution imaging for cardiac assessments, angiography, trauma evaluation, cancer detection, and whole-body scans. She added that the CT scanner has minimal radiation exposure, thereby significantly reducing the risk of developing cancer from CT scan radiation exposure by more than 90% compared to regular 16 slice or 32 slice CT scan machines.

She also introduced specialized diagnostic packages covering oncology, interventional imaging, chest and lung conditions, and vascular diseases. Additional services such as cardiac MRI, prostate imaging, and breast MRI are also available at the centre.

Representing the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, her Principal Secretary, Mr. John Njoku, said the facility will reduce the need for patients to travel outside the state for advanced investigations. He noted that improved access to diagnostic services will support early detection and better health outcomes.

He added that the development aligns with the healthcare priorities of Governor Hope Uzodimma, which focus on improving healthcare access through collaboration with private sector partners.

Also speaking, the representative of Crown Healthcare Nigeria, Mr. Emmanuel Omachonu, said the partnership with LabRad Diagnostics has spanned several years, beginning with the installation of the first 1.5 Tesla MRI in South East Nigeria in 2024.

He described the 160-slice CT scanner as the first of its kind in South East Nigeria and possibly across the country, adding that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing diagnostic imaging.

Also Present were the Nigerian Medical Association Imo State Chairman, Dr. Bartholomew Echeta, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal University Teaching Hospital Owerri, Dr. Amara Arunsi and the HOD, Standards and Quality Assurance for Imo State Health Insurance agency Dr. Iwuchukwu Patric who also represented the CEO Dr. Ewelike Uchenna