Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) officially launched a new photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner today, strengthening its imaging capabilities to enhance diagnostic precision and confidence for better patient care. This next generation technology delivers highly detailed submillimetre images with improved contrast using less radiation compared to conventional CT scanners.

How it works

The Siemens Healthineers NAEOTOM Alpha is a Dual-Source Photon-Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) system that uses advanced photon-counting detector technology. Unlike traditional CT scanners, which convert X-rays into visible light before creating images, this new system directly converts X-ray photons into digital signals with lower radiation.
What this means for patient care

This means safer scans for patients, along with sharper imaging that helps doctors detect and better understand complex conditions. From heart and brain vessel enhancement to delicate internal ear evaluation, this technology opens new possibilities in precision diagnostics and patient care.

Professor Teo Eng Kiong, Chief Executive Officer, SKH shares, "This advanced imaging system demonstrates our commitment to provide value-based care – enhancing care while optimising resources – for our patients. Delivering clearer images with lower radiation, the photon-counting CT scanner helps to improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of care through early disease detection and intervention. With over 1,800 successful cases since November 2024, we are seeing how this technology helps us build a more resilient healthcare system that serves our patients’ needs today and tomorrow."

Supporting healthcare professionals in decision-making

"We are delighted to witness the launch of our NAEOTOM Alpha Photon-Counting CT scanner at SKH — marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind installation in a public healthcare setting in Southeast Asia," says Ms Siow Ai Li, Managing Director, Siemens Healthineers Singapore and Malaysia. "With this next generation Photon-counting CT technology, we aim to empower clinicians and radiologists with sharper insights that elevate diagnostic precision and treatment across various clinical disciplines, such as cardiology, pulmonology, and oncology. This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to shaping the future of healthcare and improving outcomes of patients in Singapore”.

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