GE Healthcare showcases comprehensive portfolio at Arab Radiological Congress

GE Healthcare's platinum sponsorship also reiterates the company's support of healthcare initiatives in Jordan. GE Healthcare's new corporate office in Jordan will play an important role in the company's regional expansion plans.

The conference is organised by the Pan Arab Association of Radiological Societies, the Pan Arab Interventional Radiology Society, the Pan Arab NeuroRadiology Society, and the Jordanian Society of Radiology in association with Société Française de Radiologie. Accredited to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities for 30 continuing medical education (CME) hours, the event has the approval of the Arab radiological societies, and is the first large-scale forum of its kind held in the Middle East. The Congress will also include a workshop by the Middle East Neuro Interventional Group.

"As the largest forum of radiological science in the region with more than 3,500 radiology specialists expected to participate, the Arab Radiology Congress serves as an ideal platform for GE Healthcare, a leader in diagnostic technologies and solutions, to showcase our extensive set of capabilities,"

said Isam Moursy, General Manager, GE Healthcare, MEACAT region.

"The conference is a CME event for radiologists and we are pleased to highlight our full range of service environments, information technology portfolio and education investments."

GE Services Solutions' new service environments provide the flexibility to meet the needs and expectations of customers irrespective of how the equipment is utilized. On display will be the I-Centre, which provides an overview of gaining round-the-clock online access to systems performance information. Other highlights include the I-Linq, which details GE's priority clinical support; and Insite, GE's remote monitoring, diagnosis and repair technology.

"Building further on our focus on education, we will also present our innovative TiP-TV technology that enables the delivery of continuous training through a portal, satellite or dedicated local training server," added Moursy. "GE's radiology technologies enhance workflow management and enable our clients to maximize the usage of assets and get the most from their investment in advanced medical equipment."

GE Healthcare will have a 100 sq m pavilion at the Conference and also sponsor a high-profile lunch symposium on April 28, to be addressed by international medical professionals who will share their experiences using GE's innovative technologies.

The list of renowned speakers includes: Dr Michel Mawad, Professor of Radiology and Neuroradiology Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Dr Majdi Radaideh, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Neuro-Radiology Director of MRI Section; Michael E. DeBakey, VA Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; Dr. Peter Ell, Professor of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Nuclear Medicine-UCL University college of London Hospitals & Trust; Dr Mahmud Maffee, Professor of Neuro-Radiology, University of California in San Diego; and Dr Souheil Saddekni, MD, FSIR, Professor of Radiology and Medicine Director, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham NHB, Alabama.

"GE aims to further energize Jordan as the healthcare hub for the East Mediterranean region and aid the public and private sectors in setting new benchmarks in healthcare standards. We can help transform healthcare delivery by providing advanced medical technologies and solutions that enable healthcare providers to better serve the needs of their community," said Moursy.