scanner-state of the art-scanner – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:55:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 New state-of –the- art scanner at Durrës Hospital, Koçi: Improved diagnostic services for citizens https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/01/17/new-state-of-the-art-scanner-at-durres-hospital-koci-improved-diagnostic-services-for-citizens/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/01/17/new-state-of-the-art-scanner-at-durres-hospital-koci-improved-diagnostic-services-for-citizens/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:30:08 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=254469 TIRANA, Jan 17 /ATA/ The Regional Hospital of Durrës has been equipped with a state-of-the-art scanner that reduces time, expands the range of examinations, and enhances the quality of services for citizens.

Albana Koçiu, the Minister of Health and Social Protection, along with Nancy VanHorn, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, participated in the ceremony for the handover of the new CT scanner (computed tomography), a $450,000 investment funded by the U.S. European Command’s Humanitarian Assistance Program.

Minister Koçi highlighted, “This state-of-the-art scanner will benefit around 20,000 patients each year, providing a higher standard of care and diagnosis for the public.”

“This is a strong testament to our collaboration with strategic partners and an example of how our alliance with NATO goes beyond defense, contributing to a safer and healthier future for all,” stated the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Albana Koçi.

The new device marks the latest scientific advancement for the Imaging Service at Durrës Hospital, providing programs for a full spectrum of imaging examinations, including blood vessels and the heart.

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