In a world of limited resources, such as the availability of CT scans or MRIs, ultrasound plays a vital role in the delivery of health services.

This simple, easy-to-learn and use device can quickly diagnose patients at the bedside, expedite treatment and transfers to tertiary centers if indicated.

Sonosite was gracious to donate the Iviz handheld ultrasound system to Ohohia Health Centre. The day of the donation presentation, held on Friday 14 April 2023, started with a pre-test to evaluate how much the nurses already knew. The reason Nurses were chosen for this is that they are the ones who see and evaluate patients at this health center.

After a pre-test, they watched some basic introductory ultrasound videos. Then we practised on real-time test patients.

A USB drive containing more videos was given to them. They were encouraged to finish watching the videos, keep practising on each other and to start using these skills every day in their patient encounters.

Prizes were given to nurses who participated throughout the course and remained engaged.