The verdict in three sentences
An imaging center (CT, MRI, ultrasound) that takes 120 calls a day loses patients with every busy line and ties up its front desk with repetitive questions. A website with per-exam booking and preparation instructions costs 3,000,000 to 6,500,000 FCFA (about EUR 4,600 to 9,900) in Yaoundé in 2026, with a secure results module as a 2,500,000 FCFA option (about EUR 3,800). Delivered in 8 to 12 weeks and maintained for 60,000 to 140,000 FCFA per month, it absorbs a large share of calls and cuts exams cancelled for lack of preparation. A New York center will face local budgets, but the same modules and call math apply.
What an imaging center website must do
The patient arrives with a referral and two questions: when can I have the exam, and how should I prepare? A contrast CT often requires fasting and a recent creatinine test, an MRI requires declaring any metal implant, a pelvic ultrasound requires a full bladder. If those instructions are only given by phone, the front desk repeats them dozens of times a day and some patients arrive unprepared.
| Module | 2026 range (FCFA) | What it delivers |
|---|---|---|
| Responsive design and center branding | 800,000 to 1,600,000 | Readable on smartphones, fast on 3G |
| Exam pages (CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography) | 500,000 to 1,100,000 | Description, duration, preparation, documents to bring |
| Booking by exam type | 900,000 to 2,000,000 | Slots per machine, variable duration, confirmation |
| Automated preparation instructions (SMS, email) | 300,000 to 650,000 | Reminder the day before with exam-specific instructions |
| Medical team and equipment pages | 200,000 to 450,000 | Credibility with referring doctors |
| Local SEO, hosting, front desk training | 300,000 to 700,000 | Visibility on "MRI Yaoundé", handover |
| Website total | 3,000,000 to 6,500,000 | |
| Secure online results option | 2,500,000 | Patient and referring doctor access by login |
The booking module is the most variable line: a CT scan blocks 15 to 30 minutes, an MRI 30 to 60 minutes, an ultrasound 15 to 20 minutes. Scheduling must work per machine and per duration, not with fixed slots.
How many calls the site can absorb
Out of 120 daily calls, diagnostic centers find that a large share are repetitive requests: availability, preparation, prices, opening hours, results pickup. The figures below are a 2026 order of magnitude for a mid-size center.
| Call reason | Estimated share of calls | Calls per day | Handled online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking or changing an appointment | 40% | 48 | Yes, booking module |
| Preparation instructions | 15% | 18 | Yes, exam pages and reminders |
| Results availability | 20% | 24 | Yes with the results option |
| Hours, access, documents | 10% | 12 | Yes, practical pages |
| Specific medical questions | 15% | 18 | No, stays on the phone |
If 40% of bookings and half of the other simple requests move online, the center frees about 45 calls per day (19 bookings and 27 simple requests). At 4 minutes per call, that is about 3 hours of front desk time every day.
Mini case study
Dr Mbarga, radiologist and manager of an imaging center in Yaoundé, invests 5,000,000 FCFA in the website and 2,500,000 FCFA in the results option, so 7,500,000 FCFA (about EUR 11,400), plus 100,000 FCFA per month of maintenance. Before the project, about 15% of peak-hour calls went unanswered. With online booking, the center recovers an estimated 6 appointments a day that would have been lost. With an average ticket of 45,000 FCFA per exam, a 2026 order of magnitude between ultrasound and CT, that means 6 x 45,000 x 22 days = 5,940,000 FCFA of extra monthly revenue. The investment is covered by just over one month of additional revenue, before operating costs.
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FAQ
How much does an imaging center website cost in 2026?
In Yaoundé, budget 3,000,000 to 6,500,000 FCFA for a site with exam pages, per-machine booking and preparation reminders. The secure results module is an add-on at 2,500,000 FCFA.
How long until go-live?
Plan 8 to 12 weeks, including 2 to 3 weeks to configure exam durations, machines and instructions with the medical team.
Are online results secure?
Access is by personal login, with encrypted connections and an access log. The center remains responsible for medical confidentiality and must inform patients about how their data is used.
What does 60,000 to 140,000 FCFA per month of maintenance cover?
Hosting, security updates, backups and routine schedule adjustments. The high end includes the results option, which needs closer monitoring and backup.
Are patients without smartphones disadvantaged?
No, the phone line stays open: the site relieves the front desk of about 45 calls a day, which improves response for patients who still call.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your machines, exams and call volume, and we will price a site between 3,000,000 and 6,500,000 FCFA, the results option and an 8 to 12 week plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
