Graphis Health Center received an automated hematology analyzer, KX-21 (Sysmex) as a donation from Rotary International District 2660 Japan and Phnom Penh Rotary Club.
The machine was shipped from Japan, passed through customs clearance, and on 2nd May 2011 the machine arrived at Graphis Health Center.
Additionally, Sysmex dispatched its technician to install the machine and provided two days usage training to our staff. To receive such technically advanced and expensive equipment, the health center staff in attendance took this usage training very seriously..
Prior to receiving this machine, Graphis Health Center always had to send blood samples to a lab in Phnom Penh to be analyzed. Phnom Penh is located about 120kilometers away from Graphis Health Center and it takes on average 3days to receive results from these routine tests. In the past, this process has been a barrier to providing timely quality health care for a poor patient who often comes from far away and spends their limited money for transportation and treatment. For these patients, it is difficult for them to return several days later in order to receive their blood exam results.
Now with the hematology analyzer on-site at the health center, we are able to provide various types of blood analysis within seconds!
It is a truly valuable gift from the Rotary Clubs of Japan and Cambodia.
Thank you very much for this contribution.
