4D Médica's partnership with Monkole Hospital in Congo

In collaboration with the Friends of Monkole Foundation in the Congo, 4D Medical has offered several teams and provided specific training to doctors to improve healthcare at Monkole Hospital, located in the Congo.

Monkole, Congo's hospital offering quality healthcare at no cost

Monkole Hospital is located in Mont-NgafulaThe region is a semi-urban area located south-west of Kinshasa, in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This region is made up of more than 300,000 low-income inhabitants. The Democratic Republic of Congo, with about 100 million inhabitants, ranks 180 out of 193 in the 2022 Human Development Index.

Its population is characterized by a lack of access to basic resources, such as food, housing and health care.. Thus, in addition to the lack of infrastructure and services, few inhabitants of the region can afford the health care they need. This is because, in the absence of Social Security, Health care and medical treatment are private and paid for.

Discover the history of Monkole: From its beginnings to the present day.

In view of the precarious situation in the Congo region, Monkole was established in 1991 as the first and only hospital in the Congo that began to care for and feed its patients.. It began as a dispensary with only one doctor, one laboratory assistant, three nurses and five other workers. Over the years, it evolved into a prestigious hospitalwhere the patients can access quality health care at no cost.. Therefore, if a person needs medical assistance and has no financial resources, Monkole will be able to provide the treatment he or she needs.

In the early days, there was a clear lack of infrastructure. Therefore, the directors of Monkole Hospital, with the help of the PATS program financed by the European Union, built a well and two electric generators in 1997. to have access to potable water and electricity. In turn, in order to solve the problem of hiring qualified personnel, CECFOR created a Instituto Superior de Enfermería (ISSI).

At 2001health care reform was developed in the country and Monkole was elevated to the rank of General Reference Hospital in the municipality of Mont-Ngafula. This was the beginning of the hospital expansion plans and currently offers a total of 120 beds and different medical specialties.

This is in addition to the help provided by the Friends of Monkole Foundationan entity that collaborates with the Monkole Hospital for to promote the health service. They offer humanitarian aid and cooperation so that the entire population can have access to health care, regardless of their resources and economic situation.

4D Médica's equipment and its partnership with Monkole Hospital

4D Médica has collaborated with the Friends of Monkole Foundation to provide medical equipment to the medical services of Monkole Hospital. Specifically, the following equipment and a complete training to make use of them were provided:

Vieworks digital X-ray acquisition system

The equipment provided is the system for the acquisition of X-rays Vivix 4343 VW from Vieworks. It is an advanced flat panel detector designed for the capture of high quality digital radiographic images. By means of the flat panel technologyThe X-Ray X-Ray Detector uses a thin film transistor (TFT) matrix and photoconductive sensors for direct or indirect detection of X-rays. It has a size of 43 cm x 43 cm, making it ideal for full body X-rays.

Provides images with excellent sharpness that contributes to a accurate assessment and also has a wide dynamic range which has a superior contrast that helps differentiate the various anatomical structures. On the other hand, the model has a wireless connectivity via wifi which facilitates integration into different clinical environments and eliminates the need for cables. At the same time, it ensures PACS system integration and linkage with other medical devices.

Another aspect to be highlighted is that it provides a rapid acquisition of radiological images. Therefore, it uses less time between exposure and image display, which optimizes radiology workflows. Its low power consumption makes it an efficient medical equipment in terms of energy consumption and battery life.

It is an X-ray acquisition system that can be used in the radiology area and allows you to perform all types of studies: thorax, extremities, spine, spine and abdomen. It is compatible with both mobile X-ray systems and fixed configurations in radiology rooms.

Support for 4D Medical telemetries

A telemetry stand manufactured by 4D Médica has also been included. This is a device or structure designed to house, organize and facilitate the handling of medical telemetry equipment in intensive care units (ICU), coronary units or transfer within medical facilities. This equipment is used to real-time monitoring of various physiological parameters such as cardiac activity, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and other vital data.

As a portable model, they can be conveniently moved between different rooms and areas of the hospital. It is equipped with swivel casters and brakes for greater stability and control during use.

Imaging and telemedicine management software

The medical equipment supplied includes DxWorks image management software. Among its features, it stands out for being a fast and high quality image acquisition software which allows monitor system statusas well as storing and managing images in the database. In addition, it is compatible with the integration of the PACS system Vieworks QXLink 3 and allows for the remote operations planning.

The QXLink 3 image storage and display software is the QXLink 3, the PACS image archiving and communications system. Incorporates the storage of patient images in digital format and its main functions are the transmission, administration and consultation of the various medical files generated.

Siemens Siremóbil Compact L surgical arc

The following equipment is the Siemens Siremobil Compact L mobile fluoroscopy system. It is also known as a surgical arch and is designed to provide high quality images in real time during surgical and diagnostic procedures. It is used in specialties of traumatology, general surgery, urology, gynecology, cardiology and interventional medicine.

It is an equipment that has a integrated X-ray generator which allows precise images to be obtained with a controlled radiation dose. Its advanced technology provides a high resolution and good contrast to visualize the various anatomical details.

Another component of medical equipment is its intuitive control system and the dual monitor that provide access to a real-time display and the possibility of review previously captured images without interrupting the procedure. In addition, it includes an integrated memory for storing and retrieving images without the need for additional systems.

Orthopantomograph SATELEC Xmind

The Satelec X-Mind orthopantomograph is a dental X-ray equipment designed to capture high-quality panoramic imagesused in diagnostics and treatment planning in dentistry. The equipment has a high technology that helps to visualize the complete dentition in a single exposure, both the dentition and the maxillary bones and surrounding structures.

This medical equipment is used for general diagnosticsThe use of the instrument is also used for caries, infections and evaluation of bone structures. At the same time, it is also used for orthodontic, implantology and maxillofacial surgery treatment planning.

Specific training of the teams

From 4D Médica, a report was provided by a specific and comprehensive training on the use of the equipment to the different medical teams that collaborate with the Friends of Monkole Foundation. Specifically, it was explained the operation of the installed software in the equipment to be able to plan operations remotely from Spain.

In this project, 4D Médica has sent its medical teams to the Congo region to make health care more accessible to its inhabitants. As specialists in the production and commercialization of medical solutions in the field of Diagnostic Imaging, 4D Médica has provided medical equipment with a high technology and high image resolution. In this way, the population with scarce resources will also be able to access quality medical diagnosis in different medical specialties and have access to the treatments and health care they need.