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Siemens Healthcare wins Al Razi contract during the first day of Arab Health

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 26 - 2009 at 13:31
  • PRESS RELEASE

Siemens Healthcare today announced that it is to supply state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment to Al Razi Healthcare in Lahore, Pakistan.

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The recently signed contract will provide Al Razi Healthcare with unrivalled diagnostic imaging services, many of which are not currently available from a single location anywhere else in Pakistan.

Commenting on the deal, Mr. Maurice Faber, vice president Siemens Healthcare Middle East and West Asia, said,

"We are very proud to announce this agreement today as this deal will create the first diagnostic imaging centre in the region that is equipped exclusively with Siemens Healthcare innovations. As such, the Al Razi Healthcare centre will be a reference site for Siemens in the region, where we can showcase our full range of diagnostic imaging capabilities and modalities, under one roof."


The deal includes a broad range of Siemens diagnostic equipment including the MAGNETOM Avanto MRI, the ultimate system for hospitals with the most comprehensive and advanced application range available, the SOMATOM Definition, the world's first dual source CT with complete range of dual energy applications, the AXIOM Multi M with mobile Flat Detector, the first radiography system in Pakistan to cover the full spectrum of general purpose radiographic applications from skeletal to thorax, paediatric to orthopaedic exposures. The project also includes Mammography system, multiple Digital Colour Doppler machines and Digital Radiography / Fluoroscopy unit AXIOM Iconos R200.

Dr. Kamran, CEO Al Razi Healthcare, comments, "Al Razi Healthcare is excited to be the first private set-up in Pakistan to offer this broad range of diagnostic services to patients. The innovations from Siemens will truly set us apart from other diagnostic clinics in Pakistan, making a significant difference to the way we approach patient care. We believe our partnership will create an outpatient facility that offers unrivalled diagnostic imaging services to our patients. Siemens has a strong local presence and excellent infrastructure to support us in our diagnostic care needs."

Mr. Syed Asadullah, Director of Healthcare, Siemens Pakistan, said, "Al Razi Healthcare's confidence in Siemens innovative healthcare technologies means patients in Lahore now have the very latest, cutting-edge solutions available to them. This state-of-the-art facility is a fantastic regional showcase for Siemens."
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About Siemens Healthcare:
The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first integrated healthcare company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services.

Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care - from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Additionally, Siemens Healthcare is the global market leader in innovative hearing instruments. The company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2008 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of €11.17bn, orders of €11.78bn, and group profit of €1.23bn. (Preliminary figures)

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