Testimonials from the Field: Stanley Arinze Ogbodo on using the Impact System for public health intervention in Nigeria

Written by Stanley Arinze Ogbodo – PDX Radiographer for RedAid Nigeria

What does public health intervention mean to me?

It was a question that shook me a little when I first stepped into the tuberculosis (TB) space. It wasn’t just technical — it was personal. It unearthed doubts, forced deeper thinking and quietly stretched my sense of purpose and calling.

What began as a spark of interest slowly morphed into a conviction — a desire to see people whole, healthy and heard, especially in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.

For me, public health intervention is a deliberate act of hope. It is society deciding that no one should be too far, too poor, too isolated, or too unseen to deserve good health. It’s the bridge we build between what exists and what is possible — between vulnerability and dignity, between neglect and meaningful care.

Public Health intervention is:

• 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 — catching issues before they spill into crises

• 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 — listening first, acting with people, not on them

• 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 — ensuring the hard-to-reach aren’t left behind

• 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵-𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 — turning small actions into massive ripple effects

• 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 — because behind every data point is a story, a face, a family

Right after my internship program, my practice took an unconventional turn when I was called up to work as a pioneer PDX radiographer in Lagos, Nigeria. I've always had a knack for unusual practices and protocols, and getting into the public health space seemed like a great opportunity to explore horizons way beyond my normal practice.

In April 2025, my public health practice connected with RedAid Nigeria, a non-profit organization committed to improving quality of life for people impacted by TB, CAP, COPD and other conditions, especially in hard-to-reach communities. My work with RedAid Nigeria started in Edo State, southern Nigeria, with the focus on providing healthcare and screening to people in remote communities from three local government areas - Akoko-Edo, Etsako Central and Ovia North East LGAs. This new partnership opened so many doors for me, including introducing me to the Impact System from MinXray.

I had worked with portable X-ray systems before, but I often encountered problems with the wiring and other issues that made them less capable for our applications. The Impact System is ultra-portable and battery powered, and the entire system is lightweight, which makes the travel much easier than I’ve experienced with other systems. It can be set up and deployed quickly in our fast-paced projects, with an intuitive user interface. Once the images are captured, they are analyzed by Qure.ai qTrack artificial intelligence to provide the fastest diagnosis I’ve ever experienced. I also appreciate the extra step taken by MinXray to include an additional rechargeable battery with the system. This helps us to limit downtimes while working in the field.

Operating the MinXray Impact System has helped me understand that, with the right systems bridging technology gaps, healthcare in hard-to-reach communities is truly possible and effective. Thank you to MinXray for walking this journey with me — both professionally and in the public health space, making the challenges easier and the seemingly heavy burdens light and compact.