The CAR has taken a strong stance in support of a landmark resolution on "Strengthening Medical Imaging Capacity" to be presented at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva this May. This advocacy represents our commitment to patients and radiologists worldwide and our ongoing efforts to improve health equity and access to vital imaging services globally.
In a formal letter addressed to both Global Affairs Canada and Health Canada, the CAR urged Canadian officials to support this critical resolution, which aims to address significant disparities in access to medical imaging technologies, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
The resolution emphasizes sustainable investment in imaging equipment, training healthcare workers, quality improvement programs, and integrating medical imaging into national health strategies. These priorities align directly with the CAR's vision of ensuring all patients have access to life-saving diagnostic services.
By joining forces with the International Society of Radiology and our counterparts in national radiological societies worldwide, the CAR is demonstrating how Canadian radiologists can contribute to global health equity. Our support for this resolution highlights the importance of international collaboration in addressing healthcare challenges that transcend borders.
The CAR has offered its expertise to Canadian officials as they prepare for the WHA78 discussions, emphasizing Canada's unique perspective on delivering imaging services in remote and rural settings – experience that could prove invaluable to other nations facing similar geographic challenges.
This initiative represents another example of the CAR's commitment to advancing medical imaging not just within our borders, but across the global healthcare landscape.
