The verdict in three sentences
A medical imaging center gains first in reception flow: online booking cuts inbound calls by about 30 % and frees up the front desk. Secure results retrieval and online exam preparation reduce wasted trips and cancelled exams. For 600,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA, it's an investment paid back within months through recovered admin time and new patients captured on "MRI Dakar".
The modules that truly matter
Not everything carries the same value. Here are the modules ranked by impact, with a 2026 order-of-magnitude estimate of expected gain.
| Module | Indicative cost | Main gain | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online booking | 150,000-300,000 FCFA | -30 % inbound calls | High |
| Secure results retrieval | 200,000-400,000 FCFA | -40 % counter visits | High |
| Exam preparation (sheets) | 50,000-100,000 FCFA | -15 % postponed exams | Medium |
| Public procedure pricing | 30,000-60,000 FCFA | Trust + fewer questions | Medium |
| Local SEO blog | 80,000-150,000 FCFA | "MRI Dakar" acquisition | Medium |
| Referring-physician portal | 150,000-300,000 FCFA | B2B loyalty | Low |
A center rarely starts with everything: begin with booking and results, then enrich.
Cost, timeline and compliance
The budget depends mostly on the security required for health data, governed in Senegal by Law 2008-12 on personal data protection. A results portal demands encryption, strong authentication and access logging.
| Plan | Budget FCFA | Timeline | Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase + booking | 600,000-750,000 | 2-3 wks | Booking, pricing, contact |
| Standard + results | 800,000-1,000,000 | 4-5 wks | + secure results portal |
| Premium B2B | 1,000,000-1,200,000 | 6-8 wks | + referrer space, SEO |
| Maintenance/yr | 120,000-300,000 | — | hosting, updates, backups |
Mini case study
Dr. Fall runs an MRI center in Dakar with 2 receptionists. Before the site, each spent about 3 hours a day on the phone for bookings. After digitization, 40 % of bookings happen online, freeing ~1.2 hours per receptionist per day, around 48 hours/month in total. Valued at 1,500 FCFA/hour, that's 72,000 FCFA/month of freed time, not counting online-captured patients. The Standard site at 900,000 FCFA is thus paid back in under 13 months on this criterion alone.
FAQ
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How much does an imaging-center website cost in Dakar?
Expect 600,000 to 1,200,000 FCFA depending on security and modules. The secure results portal is the heaviest budget item.
Is online results retrieval compliant with health-data law?
Yes, provided data is encrypted, strong authentication is enforced and accesses are logged, per Law 2008-12. We deliver a compliant configuration by default.
How much does online booking reduce calls?
In practice, inbound calls drop by about 30 %, sometimes more when SMS reminders are enabled.
Can we display procedure prices?
Yes, and it's recommended: transparency reassures patients and cuts calls for simple pricing questions.
How long until the site is delivered?
From 2-3 weeks for a showcase with booking to 6-8 weeks for a premium version with referrer portal and SEO.
Let's talk about your project. We build compliant, fast, conversion-focused medical imaging websites. 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.
