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RAD-AID International's organized global impact on pediatric radiology

Abass Noor1,2, Bethelhem Belachew3, Erica L Riedesel4,5

  • 1Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA. anoor@rad-aid.org.

Pediatric Radiology
|March 4, 2026
PubMed

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Pediatric radiology services are lacking in underserved regions. RAD-AID International enhances global pediatric radiology through tailored education, technology, and local partnerships, addressing critical healthcare disparities.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Medical Imaging
  • Pediatric Radiology

Background:

  • Significant disparities exist in pediatric radiology services globally, particularly in low-resource settings.
  • Underserved regions face challenges in accessing essential medical imaging for children's healthcare.
  • RAD-AID International is a non-profit focused on improving radiology in these areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the global landscape of pediatric radiology and its disparities.
  • To detail RAD-AID's strategy for enhancing pediatric radiology in underserved regions.
  • To discuss challenges and future directions for global pediatric radiology services.

Main Methods:

  • Examining the global pediatric radiology landscape.
  • Detailing RAD-AID's customized, holistic program strategy.
  • Analyzing challenges and future directions for service expansion.

Main Results:

  • RAD-AID employs a tailored approach focusing on education, equipment, and technology.
  • The organization addresses disparities by customizing programs to local needs.
  • Sustainability and local stakeholder involvement are crucial for success.

Conclusions:

  • Expanding pediatric radiology requires customized, sustainable programs.
  • International collaboration and local partnerships are key to improving access.
  • Addressing disparities in pediatric radiology is vital for global child health.

Keywords:
Global radiology outreachLow- and middle-income countriesPediatric radiologyRAD-AID International

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