The Health Plus | january, 2019
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IMAGE EXCELLENCE...
Tan Sri Dr Zeti (third
from right) officiated
IJN's launching of its
new imaging center and
acquirement of new PET-CT
scanner.
IJN is now the
center of excellence
in cardiac imaging
New imaging technology contributed by PNB puts IJN’s imaging center at the top
We at PNB
are indeed
delighted to
have had the
opportunity
to support IJN
as it advances
towards
becoming a
global center
of excellence in
cardiovascular
and thoracic
care.” – Tan Sri
Dr Zeti Aziz
I
nstitut Jantung Negara (IJN)
has improved its scanning and
imaging technology, as part
of its efforts as a center for excel-
lence in cardiac imaging.
The centre has acquired a new
Positron Emission Tomography-
Computed Tomography (PET-CT)
scanner, and has upgraded one of its
Computed Tomography (CT) scanners.
These machines reflect the latest in
imaging technology, with capabilities
that include faster and more accurate
diagnostic results, and minimal radia-
tion exposure.
Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon
Chye applauded IJN for continuously
being at the cutting-edge of science
in delivering care and treatment for
patients.
“From utilising less invasive methods
to carry out complex heart surgery, to
implementing comprehensive solutions
to help patients prevent and manage
life-threatening illnesses; the center has
set a high benchmark for local healthcare
providers as well,” he says during the
launching.
“It is my hope that IJN will help
with our awareness raising efforts
in encouraging more Malaysians to
undergo regular screening for earlier
Dr Lee Boon Chye.
Dato Seri Dr Mohd Azhari Yakub.
detection of such diseases. The center’s
services will help reduce the workload of
public hospitals and the National Cancer
Institute.”
IJN Chief Executive Officer Dato Seri
Dr Mohd Azhari Yakub agreed, saying
that IJN is committed to establishing
an imaging center that offers a compre-
hensive range of non-invasive diagnostic
imaging for a wide scope of medical
needs.
“Our imaging capabilities extend
beyond cardiac care alone, as our
approach to medicine is to treat the
patient as a whole. This move towards
integrated healthcare means we need
to expand our scope to other fields of
medicine as these in turn affect the
heart.” He explains.
Both machines are sponsored by
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)
under its corporate social responsibility
initiative. PNB Group Chairman, Tan Sri
Dr Zeti Aziz says: “We at PNB are indeed
delighted to have had the opportunity
to support IJN as it advances towards
becoming a global center of excellence in
cardiovascular and thoracic care.”
Dr Azhari adds; “We are also pricing the
PET-CT imaging at competitive rates
for the benefit of our patients, with a
maximum of RM3,000 for oncology
screening compared to RM4,000 in
other facilities.”
The rates were made possible by
PNB’s contribution. “We can pass on the
savings of acquiring tis new technology
to our patients by reducing the costs
involved,” he tells.
Dr Azhari, on behalf of IJN
mentioned how they welcome more
corporate partners to collaborate as the
manner of support will benefit more
patients. — The Health Plus
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) provided IJN with new imaging technology as part of their
corporate social responsibility program.