Cassona Global Imaging Ltd., a U.S.-based medical supply company, has restated its commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa by making advanced medical imaging equipment more available.
At the company’s third anniversary in Lagos, Cassona’s CEO, Dr. John Chigbu, said that strengthening Africa’s ability to diagnose diseases is very important for fast and accurate treatment, which will lead to better health outcomes.
He explained that the company’s goal is to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for more people.
Dr. Chigbu said Cassona’s mission is not just to supply equipment. It also includes building hospitals, offering flexible payment plans, handling installation and maintenance, and training local healthcare workers.
He added that many healthcare professionals in Africa don’t have enough hands-on experience with modern machines, and Cassona is helping to fix this through structured training and ongoing support.
He said the company has started building diagnostic centres and fast-track hospitals to help private health providers deliver better care without the high cost of buying equipment outright.
“We offer machines at lower costs. You pay only 20% upfront, then spread the rest over 24 months. We also maintain the equipment so it keeps working,” he said.
“We train doctors, radiologists, and sonographers. We also provide backup power systems so the machines work even during power outages,” Chigbu added.
Cassona first tested its model in Ghana. In three years, they’ve installed over 140 machines without any breakdowns. Chigbu said this success is due to strong maintenance and trust in the skills of local health professionals.
He explained that Cassona, with support from the U.S. Embassy, wants to improve healthcare access, create jobs, and support long-term development of strong healthcare systems in Nigeria and across Africa.
Abia State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche, also spoke at the event. He called for stronger partnerships between the government and private companies to help make quality healthcare available to all Nigerians.
He said Abia State is committed to working with Cassona and is currently investing in hospital development. He mentioned that 50 primary healthcare centres were recently made fully functional in just two weeks.
Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser on Health to the Lagos State Governor, said public-private partnerships are key to achieving Lagos’ health goals under the THEMES+ agenda.
She said working with companies like Cassona would improve diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and increase public confidence in the health system.
“As a government, we know we can’t do it all alone. We need partners like this to help provide affordable, quality healthcare,” she said.
Dr. Ogunyemi added that access to high-tech imaging equipment would help the healthcare system handle many diseases more accurately and effectively.
