Within the framework of the Kyrgyz Republic Green Economy Financing Programme (KyrSEFF), state-of-the-art medical equipment was procured for the URFA diagnostic centre network.
The use of high-tech medical equipment is associated with significant energy demand. A clear example of a comprehensive approach to addressing these challenges is the project implemented by Unit-Reaktiv-Pharma LLC. Within the framework of the Kyrgyz Republic Green Economy Financing Programme (KyrSEFF), state-of-the-art medical equipment was procured for the URFA diagnostic centre network.
Within KyrSEFF, the company supplied its centres with a range of diagnostic equipment from leading global manufacturers such as Philips, General Electric and Planmeca, including magnetic resonance imaging scanners, multislice computed tomography scanners, digital X-ray systems, expert and premium-class ultrasound systems, cone-beam computed tomography scanners, an X-ray densitometer and a digital mammography system with 3D tomosynthesis.
“We live in this city ourselves and face its environmental challenges every day. That is why our choice was a conscious one. Instead of opting for cheaper and outdated solutions, we decided to invest in modern technologies that take patients’ interests into account and allow for rational use of resources,” noted Galina Nishanova, Deputy General Director for Development at URFA-Reaktiv-Pharma LLC.
According to her, MRI systems belong to the category of installations with constant energy demand. Such systems operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and cannot be switched off due to the need to maintain the magnetic field and cooling system. Under a standard scanning protocol, the energy consumption of an MRI system is comparable to the simultaneous operation of around 400 light bulbs. Therefore, the use of energy-efficient equipment was essential.
For example, the digital mammography system is used to provide free preventive screenings for an average of 25 women per day, helping to detect diseases at an early stage.
Significant support for the project was provided through free engineering consultations under KyrSEFF, as well as financing in the form of a concessional loan with a grant covering 10% of the loan amount.
As a result, annual electricity savings amount to 406 MWh, while greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by 28 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
“Today, successful business development is impossible without a responsible attitude towards the environment. Investments in modern environmentally friendly solutions require resources at the initial stage, but in the long term they deliver sustainable economic and social benefits. We would like to thank the KyrSEFF team for their support,” Galina Nishanova added.
In addition, the company plans further expansion of its network. In the near future, new centres are planned to open in Jalal-Abad, as well as an additional centre in Bishkek. A similar set of equipment has already been installed in Osh.
The KyrSEFF Green Economy Financing Programme is implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
