Jung Mong-gu Foundation and Korea University Medical Center Produce Mobile CT Bus... 'COVID-19 Response'

The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation recently collaborated with Korea University Medical Center to produce a mobile computed tomography (CT) bus as part of the medical social contribution project, 'OnDream Mobile Hospital.'

[Photo by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] The Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation recently announced on the 7th that, in collaboration with Korea University Medical Center, it has produced a mobile computed tomography (CT) bus as part of the medical social contribution project called the 'OnDream Mobile Hospital.'

The bus launch ceremony, held on the 6th at the main building plaza of Korea University College of Medicine, was attended by Kwon Oh-gyu, Chairman of the Chung Mong-Koo Foundation, and Kim Young-hoon, Vice President of Korea University Medical Center, among others.

The newly produced OnDream Mobile Hospital is designed differently from existing fixed CT-equipped buses or trailers by mounting a mobile CT on a bus to respond to emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19. In the early stages of COVID-19 infection, CT scans can diagnose infection more accurately than the conventional reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests.

In particular, to prevent in-vehicle infection caused by air conditioners and other heating and cooling devices during CT scans to check the health status of confirmed patients, special air conditioning facilities were installed. Additionally, the structure was modified so that the movement paths of confirmed patients are isolated from medical staff and drivers.

Through this, the foundation plans not only to respond swiftly to COVID-19 centered on residential treatment centers but also to promote free examinations and treatments in medically underserved areas in the future.

Chairman Kwon stated, "I am pleased to realize a project that is practically needed in the national disaster situation caused by COVID-19, turning imagination into reality," and added, "Together with Korea University Medical Center, we will take the lead in promoting various projects for neighbors in medical blind spots beyond COVID-19 response."

Vice President Kim Young-hoon also said, "Based on the trust between the two institutions, we will cooperate to open a new horizon for social contribution projects and fulfill our role and responsibility as a top-tier medical institution."

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