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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Delhi govt plans to roll out MRI, CT Scan services at state-run hospitals
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Thursday said the government is planning to start MRI and CT scan services in state-run hospitals at subsidised rates to make it affordable for patients in need. According to the minister, the services are currently available only in LNJP and GB Pant hospitals. Talking to PTI, Singh said that the government is planning to start MRI and CT scan services in all state-run hospitals to make it affordable and accessible to all patients in need. "We are planning to float a tender," he said. He added that health is the key to developing the capital and ensuring a better future for its citizens. According to officials, the government plans to have PPP model and the patients might have to pay Rs 2,500 for the scans. The current cost of MRI and CT scans ranges from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 in private facilities, depending on the version and technology used.
India Today
5 days ago
- Health
- India Today
CT scan and MRI facilities to start soon in Delhi Government hospitals
Good news for people living in Delhi: The Delhi government is soon going to start CT scan and MRI facilities in its government hospitals. Health Minister Pankaj Singh has confirmed that the necessary process for launching these services is already day, thousands of patients visit government hospitals in Delhi for treatment. However, most of them face long delays in getting an MRI scan, which is crucial for diagnosing serious health issues. Currently, out of 36 government hospitals in the capital, only three hospitals, LNJP, GB Pant, and Indira Gandhi Hospital, offer MRI to this shortage, patients either wait for several months for their scan or pay a high price to get it done in private centres. To solve this problem, the Delhi government has decided to provide these facilities in more hospitals. MRI in 34 Hospitals, CT Scans in 12The government will now roll out MRI scan services in 34 hospitals and CT scan services in 12 hospitals. However, patients may have to pay up to Rs 2,400 for the scan. These services are likely to be provided under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, which will help reduce the financial burden on comparison, private centres charge anywhere between Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000 for an MRI to Health Minister Pankaj Singh, the availability of these services will not only make the treatment process faster but also provide much-needed relief to patients. In many cases, the patient's condition is critical, and an MRI is urgently needed. "But due to a lack of machines, treatment often gets delayed,' he MRI and CT Scans MatterMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a modern and detailed diagnostic test that helps doctors understand the condition inside the body clearly. It is especially important in detecting serious illnesses like cancer and brain launched, this step by the Delhi government is expected to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and efficient for ordinary people.
