In Focus: Imagers Fixing the World

IF 13 - In the face of adversity: delivering healthcare to challenging environments

February 28, 09:30 - 11:00 CET

This session will explore the complexities and innovations in delivering healthcare amidst conflict zones and challenging environments, delving into the practical, legal, and technological aspects of providing critical medical imaging and emergency care under adverse conditions. Attendees will gain insights into the resilience and adaptability required to ensure healthcare delivery in these settings and learn the importance of collaboration between all stakeholders to overcome the unique challenges faced in such environments.
5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Lorenzo E. Derchi, Genoa / Italy
Kate Hanneman, Toronto / Canada
25 min
Resilience and innovation: how Doctors Without Borders provides medical care in challenging settings
Leo Ho, Vienna / Austria
15 min
Supplying Ukraine with healthcare technology needed to care for the country's wounded and displaced populations
Olesya Struk, Amsterdam / Netherlands
15 min
Impact of environmental exposures on radiology
Kate Hanneman, Toronto / Canada
15 min
Breakthrough innovations in radiology for everyone, everywhere
Tisha Boatman, Wayne / United States
15 min
Panel discussion: How must healthcare delivery be adapted in conflict zones and challenging environments and what is our best approach?
All speakers and
Tamir Ali, Newcastle / United Kingdom