EASE Healthcare has launched a pay-per-scan programto revolutionize Ghana’s healthcare equipment access.
The initiative, supported by the African Asset Finance Company (AAFC), introduced Equipment-as-a-Service (EASE) in Accra.
EASE Ghana aims to tackle the issue of inadequate and non-functional medical equipment by offering a pay-per-use model.
Through partnerships with renowned manufacturers like Siemens Healthineers, GE, and Fuji, EASE provides quality equipment tailored to healthcare providers’ needs.
The program will eliminate the need for upfront capital or loans, as equipment usage generates revenue to cover costs.
“EASE will purchase equipment needed by our customer – a CT scanner or an MRI scanner for example – and will place it in our customer’s facility for an agreed contract period. In that time, through our pay-per-use model, the customer will use the cash flows generated by the equipment to pay for its use.
“EASE does not require collateral from our customers and our model enables equipment cost to be recorded as operating expenditure (OPEX) rather than capital expenditure (CAPEX). We provide a commercially sustainable alternative for organisations looking to optimise resources or avoid costly financing alternatives,” she explained.
EASE Ghana plans to collaborate with the Ministries of Health and Finance to extend the service to public sector hospitals, improving access to modern medical equipment.
The company’s future expansion includes sectors like ICT and agriculture. The CEO of AAFC highlighted the organization’s commitment to installing $75 million worth of equipment sustainably in Ghana.
The CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) commended EASE Ghana’s tailored solution and expressed support for expanding this model nationwide.
The CEO of FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital appreciated EASE Ghana’s timely intervention, reducing the financial burden of replacing outdated equipment.