DIMO Healthcare-RAB strengthen radiology education

In a landmark initiative aimed at empowering Sri Lanka’s healthcare professionals with advanced radiology knowledge, DIMO Healthcare, the healthcare arm of DIMO, recently collaborated with the non-governmental organisation Radiology Across Borders (RAB) to host a series of educational sessions on RAB VITAL ultrasound scanning. 

This marks the first time such specialised RAB-led training sessions have been conducted in Sri Lanka.

The programme, which attracted over 80 local medical professionals, took place across four leading medical institutions — the Army Hospital, Hemas Hospital (Wattala), Durdans Hospital and Lanka Hospitals. The sessions covered a range of vital topics including gynaecological and obstetric basic scanning techniques, FAST scans in ICU or point-of-care environments and deep vein thrombosis scanning.  

The interactive training blended theoretical learning with practical exposure, enabling participants to perform scans under the direct guidance of eminent Australian sonographers representing RAB. Through its VITAL initiative, RAB provides focused, hands-on ultrasound education designed to help clinicians detect diseases earlier and improve patient outcomes.

DIMO Healthcare Chief Operating Officer Priyantha Dissanayake said, “As a pioneer in the local radiology sphere and the approved partner of Siemens Healthineers, we believe it is our responsibility to bridge the knowledge gap between global medical advancements and local practice.” 
Saheeda Zotter from RAB noted, “Partnering with DIMO Healthcare and Siemens Healthineers in Sri Lanka allows us to extend our impact to a new region where such educational initiatives can make a real difference.”