Koning receives clearance for breast CT in UAE

AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Feb 29, 2024

Koning Health has received regulatory clearance from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), positioning the company to introduce breast CT technology in the UAE.

The inaugural installation of the Vera Complete, Koning's flagship breast CT system, is scheduled at a premier hospital site in the UAE as soon as April.

Koning said this marks a cornerstone for the company's expansion throughout the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. It is expected to boost sales and improve access to breast imaging technology across the region.

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