Free CT Diagnostic Center for Underprivileged &
Indigenous Communities

Target Beneficiaries: Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, and uninsured/uncovered patients who cannot afford diagnostic imaging

 Objective

Access to advanced medical imaging remains a major barrier for tribal and rural populations across Andhra Pradesh. While life-saving interventions for trauma, stroke, oncology, and pulmonary conditions depend heavily on Computed Tomography (CT), the out-of-pocket cost of 80-90 $ per scan pushes low-income families into medical debt or causes fatal treatment delays.

This project establishes a 100% Free CT Diagnostic Center & Teleradiology Network funded and sponsored by MDG Millennium International (USA). The center will provide prompt, zero-cost diagnostic scans and verified reporting to vulnerable populations, bridging the gap between local primary healthcare and tertiary care.

2. Target Geography & Demographics

• Primary Geographic Focus: Agency/Tribal belt districts .

• Target Populations:

  • Indigenous tribal communities living in difficult terrain with limited clinical infrastructure.

  • Rural farm laborers, daily wage earners, and migrant workers.

  • Patients without functional health scheme cards or those needing outpatient scans not covered under standard hospital admission policies.

3. Scope of Services & Infrastructure

Technical Specifications

• CT Scanner: 32-slice or 64-slice multi-detector CT (MDCT) system. Suitable for head/neck trauma, chest (pulmonary/TB), abdomen, musculoskeletal, and emergency vascular assessment.

• Teleradiology & Cloud PACS: Fast image-transmission network connecting the scanner to an on-demand panel of certified radiologists across India and the US for 24/7 report turnaround (<2 hours for emergency scans, <12 hours for routine).

• Backup Power & Climate Control: Heavy-duty online UPS and dedicated diesel generator to prevent scan disruption during rural grid fluctuations.

Staffing Plan

• Full-time Radiographer/Technologists (2): AERB-certified technicians for scan acquisition and radiation safety.

• Staff Nurse (1): Triage, IV contrast administration monitoring, vitals, and emergency allergic reaction management.

• Community Social Worker / Intake Coordinator (1): Patient registration, income verification support, and local language interpretation

• Center Manager / Systems Tech (1): Facility maintenance, liaison with local hospitals, and supply chain management.