Scottish Parliament is impressed by FUJIFILM’s mobile diagnostic innovation

FUJIFILM Healthcare UK presented its Community Diagnostics Vehicle (CDV) at the Scottish Parliament during an event attended by Members of the Scottish Parliament, members of The Society of Radiographers and FUJIFILM’s partners, Sovereign Talents.

The CDV is a mobile diagnostic solution designed to bring hospital-grade diagnostics closer to patients in their communities. It integrates advanced technologies, including the FDR Xair portable x-ray system and the DRI-CHEM NX600 blood analyser, to provide diagnostic services on site, reducing the need for hospital visits and easing the burden on emergency departments.

The vehicle has already proven effective in pilot studies, says FUJIFILM, demonstrating a significant reduction in unnecessary hospital admissions and providing timely care for patients in underserved areas.

MSP Brian Whittle commented: “Welcoming FUJIFILM Healthcare to Holyrood during the cross-party AI in Radiography event was a great chance to see the future of diagnostics first hand. It’s clear our NHS needs to work smarter, and we are currently underutilising the technology available to us. By investing in AI and digital tools, we can identify illnesses earlier and get patients through the system faster. We need to let technology do the heavy lifting so our healthcare professionals can spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork.”

Picture: FUJIFILM Healthcare presented its Community Diagnostics Vehicle during an event at Holyrood.

Published on page 10 of the March 2026 issue of RAD Magazine.