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HORI Africa, Coal City, Enugu (2026)

01/04/2026

📢‼️RADINAR 4.0 IS HERE

MAMMO AHEAD 🚀
Artificial Intelligence in Mammography!

A HORI AFRICA Professional Development RADINAR.

The way we detect breast cancer is changing.

And the radiographer's role is changing with it.

At HORI AFRICA, we believe African radiographers shouldn't just witness this shift, they should lead it.

That's why we're hosting:
🖥️ AI in Mammography: Elevating the Role of the Radiographer
A free professional development RADINAR for students, early-career, and practicing Mammographers

📅 FRIDAY, 10th April
🕖 6:00 PM WAT
📍Venue: Google Meet | Open to all

What we'll cover:
→ What AI actually is, beyond the buzzwords
→ How AI is reshaping mammography workflows
→ What it means for the Mammography Technologist and Radiologist
→ AI across industries, lessons healthcare can learn
Whether you're just starting out or years into practice, this conversation is for you.

Join our community on WhatsApp and save your spot!

01/04/2026

HAPPY NEW MONTH! 🧭

The compass has turned.
March is behind us. April is ahead.

3 months into 2026 and the question isn't where did the time go!

The question is: where are you pointed?

For radiographers across Africa, this month holds something special.

RADINAR 4.0 is HERE!

A conversation about AI, mammography, and what the future of our profession actually looks like, Is happening this April.
The compass doesn't just tell you where North is.

It reminds you that direction is a choice.

So, what are you navigating toward this month?

Let's hold each other accountable For our Professional Development.🥳

24/03/2026

🫁 WORLD TB DAY 2026:
Theme: Yes! We Can End TB.

On this World TB Day, HORI AFRICA (Hub of Radiography Initiative) stands proud with the global community, reinforcing our commitment to the theme: “Yes! We can end TB.”

Progress is being made, but the work continues:
📉 Since 2015, we have seen a 29% drop in TB deaths.

💡 However, the burden remains high, with over 1.23 million lives lost to TB in 2024.

💪🏾 The Frontline Role of Medical Radiographers in TB Diagnosis

At HORI AFRICA, we highlight the indispensable role of Radiographers as the first line of defense in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis. While laboratory tests confirm the disease, imaging is often the spark that initiates the entire diagnostic pathway.

How Radiographers Fight TB:

✅ Early Detection via Chest X-ray (CXR): Radiographers capture high-quality images that can reveal signs of TB (like consolidation, cavities, or hilar enlargement) before symptoms are severe, making CXR an essential screening tool, especially in high-prevalence areas.

✅ Rapid Screening & Triage: Using digital radiography and sometimes AI assistance, radiographers can rapidly identify patients who need definitive molecular testing (like GeneXpert).

✅ Monitoring Treatment Progress: Radiographers perform follow-up scans to visually confirm if a patient is responding to therapy.

✅ Combatting Stigma: By providing professional, empathetic, and efficient imaging services, radiographers help normalize the diagnostic process, encouraging more people to get tested without fear.

🌍 What You Can Do to Help End TB:

✅ Educate yourself on TB causes, symptoms, and prevention.

✅ If you have a cough for more than two weeks, or think you have TB, get tested, get treated.

✅ Don’t believe in myths or misinformation.

✅ Stand up against TB stigma and discrimination.

Join HORI AFRICA and radiographers across the continent in saying: Yes! We can end TB.

20/03/2026

HAPPY WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY 💥

This , HORI AFRICA is pulling back the curtain on a critical part of your dental check-up that often goes unnoticed: The Radiograph.

It is a common misconception that oral health is "only for dentists." While the dentist is the primary care provider who performs the procedures (fillings, extractions, surgeries), the Dental Radiographer is the one who provides the diagnostic roadmap.

🔬 The Dental Radiographer’s Role in Your Smile:

📍 The Diagnostic Roadmap: We provide high-precision imaging Cone Beam CT (CBCT), Orthopantomograms (OPG), and Bitewings, that allows dentists to plan surgeries, implants, and braces with 100% accuracy.

⚠️ Early Detection: We spot hidden cavities between teeth, impacted wisdom teeth, and even bone cysts before they become painful emergencies.

🛡️ Radiation Safety: As imaging experts, we ensure you get the clearest diagnostic image with the lowest possible radiation dose (ALARA principle).

At HORI AFRICA, we advocate for:
✅ Regular dental screenings.
✅ The use of advanced imaging (Dental X-rays, OPG, CBCT) for precision.
✅ Professional excellence in diagnostic imaging across Africa.

A happy mouth is a happy body.
Let’s keep Africa smiling! 🌍✨

15/03/2026

HAPPY MOTHER'S LOVE ❤️

Celebrating the heartbeat of our community. To all the mothers who power our homes and our profession

At the Hub of Radiography, we spend our days looking beneath the surface to provide care and healing. But today, we want to pause and recognize the invisible strength of the mothers among us, the women who balance the demands of the imaging suite with the infinite patience of motherhood.

You are the foundation of our homes and the inspiration for our practice. To all the radiographers who mother with grace, strength, and endless love: Thank you. You make our community whole.

Happy Mother's Day from all of us at HORI AFRICA 🌍

04/01/2026

🏆 DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR 2025
Hub of Radiography Initiative Africa (HORI AFRICA)

The Board of HORI AFRICA is proud to recognize the exceptional coordination, technical mastery, and administrative brilliance of:

Dr. Mabel Chikodili Ugwuja
Deputy Director of Radiography, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)

WHEREAS, Dr. Mabel Chikodili Ugwuja has distinguished herself as an indispensable pillar of the Radiography profession, providing the technical and administrative backbone for the Department of Radiation Medicine at UNTH; and

WHEREAS, she has served as the Engine of Operational Excellence, masterfully organizing and supervising complex general and specialized radiography procedures while ensuring the highest standards of clinical precision; and

WHEREAS, she has Bridged the Gap between Vision and Ex*****on, flawlessly assisting the Director in strategic planning and transforming high-level goals into daily clinical successes and optimized departmental workflows; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Mabel Chikodili Ugwuja has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Staff Development, acting as a tireless mentor to subordinates, intern radiographers, and clinical students, ensuring a legacy of competence and professionalism; and

WHEREAS, her leadership is defined by Meticulous Supervision, maintaining the delicate balance between high-end technological management and the compassionate delivery of exceptional patient care;

NOW, THEREFORE, The Hub of Radiography Initiative Africa (HORI AFRICA) proudly confers upon her the award of DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR 2025.💥

We celebrate a leader whose dedication ensures the heartbeat of the department never falters; a professional who turns complexity into clinical excellence.

Congratulations, Chief Mabel!
Your dedication is the strength of the department and the pride of the profession. 🥂👏🏼

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01/01/2026

IT'S A NEW DAWN 🎉

As we step into 2026, HORI AFRICA celebrates the incredible Radiographers and Radiation Therapists who serve as the 'eyes' of modern medicine. Thank you for your tireless commitment to diagnostic precision, patient care, and safety.

Here’s to a year of innovation, technical advancement, and professional growth! May your New Year be filled with success, health, and a bright horizon for our noble profession.

Happy New Year from the Hub of Radiography Initiative Africa! 🥳

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25/12/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 🎁
with good tidings of great Joy
Luke 2:10

Tidings" means news, so it's literally "good news of great joy" for everyone, not just the wealthy or powerful, but for all humanity, including the marginalized.

May your Christmas be filled with good tidings, laughter, and great Joy in your family, business and wellbeing!

From all of us at HORI AFRICA 🌍

02/12/2025

Welcome to the Christmas 🎄 Season
🌟 Happy New Month! 🌟

As we step into this new month, we send you our warmest wishes
To every dedicated Diagnostic Radiographer, Radiologic Technologist, and Radiation Therapist, we wish you a truly refreshing and successful new month!
As you continue to stand on the frontline of diagnostic healthcare, remember the immense impact you make every single day.

Thank you for being the eyes of medicine!
From all of us at HORI AFRICA 🌍

17/11/2025

📢‼️Today, on World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, let's talk about the unsung heroes and the vital fight against this preventable disease.

The World Health Organization (WHO) strategy for elimination rests on three pillars: Prevention (Vaccination), Screening, and Treatment.

Radiation Therapists (RTs) play an absolutely crucial and non-negotiable role in the Treatment pillar, particularly for patients with locally advanced or recurrent cervical cancer.

We play a role delivering curative treatment for many stages of cervical cancer, Radiotherapy (often combined with chemotherapy, or chemoradiation) is the standard treatment, often replacing or supplementing surgery.

External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT): Radiation Therapist operate the linear accelerators (LINACs) to deliver precise, high-energy photon beams to the pelvis, targeting the tumor and surrounding lymph nodes.

Radiation Therapist, provide constant reassurance, manage patient anxiety, and create a caring, supportive environment during a stressful time.

The RT's role is not just technical; it is a blend of high-tech precision and high-touch compassion, making them indispensable to achieving the goal of cervical cancer elimination.

Do you want to know more about the causes of cervical cancer?
Join our community for a webinar coming soon on the HORIA COMMUNITY
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CnXtx8i8f5KLHJaEDSp62u?mode=wwt

17/11/2025

📢‼️‼️RADIOGRAPHERS' MONDAY CHARGE⚡

Good morning! As you step into the control console/room and power up the equipment this Monday, remember the critical role you play. 🥳

You are the Eyes of modern medicine - Every scan you perform, every image you capture, is a vital piece of the puzzle that guides diagnosis and treatment. You transform the unseen into the seen.

Precision is Your Superpower: In a profession where milliseconds and milliamperes matter, your expertise ensures accuracy. Your attention to detail directly impacts patient care and outcomes.

Compassion in the Contrast: For many patients, the imaging room can be a source of anxiety. Your calm presence, clear instructions, and empathetic approach make all the difference in their experience. You are the face of comfort and professionalism.

Today, approach every projection, every patient, and every protocol with the focus and excellence you possess.

✨ Your Mission for the Week:
See clearly, care deeply, and conquer this week!

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