Gamma cameras are used to detect and diagnose a wide range of conditions by capturing detailed images of organs and tissues using gamma rays and advanced imaging technology. The upgrade will extend the life of the hospital’s existing system, enabling state‑of‑the‑art 3D imaging and more advanced analysis.
The enhanced equipment will help doctors continue diagnosing conditions and planning treatments without disruption to services.
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Jeremy Miles, said:
“We’re working to ensure that hospitals across the country are equipped with modern and state‑of‑the‑art equipment to help medical teams deliver the best possible care.
This £481,000 upgrade for an enhanced gamma camera will help to maintain essential diagnostic services in West Wales and help prevent treatment delays, ensuring people receive timely and effective care.”
Dr Liaquat Khan, Clinical Director of Radiology at Hywel Dda University Health Board, said the funding would enhance the hospital’s nuclear medicine facilities:
“It will allow us to introduce new post‑processing software that offers a more comprehensive and sophisticated analysis of the images we take.
It will also help us to improve patients’ experience when they are in our care, creating a more comfortable and welcoming environment for people undergoing specialist imaging procedures. This vital piece of equipment serves not only Withybush Hospital but also provides specialist nuclear medicine imaging across the entire health board and beyond.”
