samRad Health Technologies is a visionary health technology enterprise dedicated to transforming cancer care and fostering medical research, starting with Zimbabwe. Our core mission is to pioneer intelligent, automated systems that empower clinicians to detect and quantify tumors from radiological imaging with precision and ease. Our AI pipelines are open, transparent, and designed to speed up diagnostics and enhance medical research, ultimately benefiting patients in our home country and beyond.
Founded by Samuel Khumbula (Takwirira, Barachel), a Zimbabwean PhD student in Physics at the University of New Hampshire in the United States (starts Fall 2025, God willing), this initiative is deeply rooted in a passion for oncology and a heartfelt, unwavering commitment to expanding access to quality care within Zimbabwe. Coming from a background marked by economic hardship and limited access to advanced healthcare, Samuel has firsthand experience of the profound challenges faced by many cancer patients in our communities.
Through resilience, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of education, Samuel now seeks to leverage his expertise to transform lives—not just through innovation, but by creating sustainable pathways for improved health outcomes and research capabilities in Zimbabwe. samRad Health Technologies' primary aspiration is to establish life-changing partnerships with hospitals and research institutions across Zimbabwe, uplifting cancer care through technological excellence, shared knowledge, and a commitment to local capacity building.
Instant analysis of medical scan images (DICOM) to assess cancer risk using advanced, expertly trained AI models. This will allow for earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
Command-line tools designed to empower clinical researchers to process imaging data and patient datasets efficiently at scale, fostering local research capabilities and contributions to global medical knowledge.
Robust support for structured CSV metadata, clinical tagging, and export-ready research formats. Seamlessly integrate with existing hospital systems, ensuring practical and impactful implementation in Zimbabwean healthcare settings.
Empowering communities through knowledge. Our interactive quizzes provide essential oncology facts, with 10 new questions shuffled from a diverse pool weekly. The goal is to enhance public health literacy, and we aspire to translate this vital information into local languages to reach every corner of Zimbabwe.
At samRad Health Technologies, our mission centers on precision in cancer detection and treatment. We are constantly working to bring cutting-edge advancements to cancer care through intelligent, automated systems that empower clinicians to detect and quantify tumors from radiological imaging with precision and ease. Our research and development efforts are strategically aligned with the specific health challenges and opportunities present in Zimbabwe, ensuring our solutions are relevant and impactful for our nation's healthcare future.
Medical imaging—like MRI, CT, and PET scans—is often the first critical step in diagnosing and treating cancer. These tools guide crucial decisions and shape patient care, yet many Zimbabweans don’t fully understand what they are or how they work. Our aim is to demystify this process and make information more accessible.
Early detection is especially critical for cancers like breast cancer, prostate cancer, and glioblastoma. Catching these diseases in their earliest stages can significantly improve treatment options, reduce the need for aggressive interventions, and dramatically boost survival rates. This is particularly vital in Zimbabwe, where late-stage diagnoses are common due to limited access to advanced diagnostic tools and awareness.
At samRad Health Technologies, we’re developing advanced software that helps detect tumors directly from medical images (DICOM files)—making diagnosis faster, earlier, and more accessible for patients like a 70-year old man in Chipinge who has no significant income. Our ultimate goal is to support timely intervention, enable emerging treatment modalities, and ultimately improve patient outcomes across our nation.
Being informed can reduce fear, improve communication with your care team, and help you make confident choices.
Take the quiz to learn the basics and better navigate your health journey. Our quizzes shuffle 10 questions each time from a growing pool of oncology facts, with new questions replenished weekly. Our goal is to educate and empower, and we hope to translate all this valuable information into local languages to ensure widespread understanding across Zimbabwe.
A conceptual 3D representation of data and health innovation.
We are eager to connect with healthcare institutions, researchers, and partners who share our vision for advancing healthcare and radiation oncology research in Zimbabwe. Please reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities.
Email: takwirira@pm.me
Phone: +263 788643858 (Zimbabwe)