Addressing Africa’s Radiology Crisis: Insights from Dr. Tamiya Nair’s Interview on CapeTalk

On 11 September, Dr. Tamiya Nair, Radiologist at Morton & Partners, spoke with Clarence Ford on CapeTalk about the growing challenges in radiology services across Africa, especially in cancer detection and treatment. As cancer rates rise, Africa faces a shortage of skilled doctors such as radiologists, limited access to modern imaging technology, and significant financial barriers. These issues are contributing to delayed diagnoses and high cancer mortality rates.

Dr. Nair emphasized the importance of early detection through advanced radiology techniques like MRI and PET scans, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes. However, many patients in Africa cannot access or afford these life-saving technologies.

This discussion leads into the upcoming Africa Health Congress Radiology and Imaging Conference, happening in Cape Town this October. Dr. Nair, a featured speaker, will explore solutions to these challenges, focusing on increasing access to cutting-edge technology and improving radiology training in Africa. The Congress aims to address the gap between available resources and the continent’s rising healthcare demands.

Dr. Nair’s call to action is clear: overcoming these barriers requires urgent investment and collaboration across Africa’s healthcare sectors.

Listen to the full interview here: Cape Talk Interview with Clarence Ford