Punjab Newsline, Shimla, January 5-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the state government has allocated Rs. 85CR for the procurement of 3-Tesla MRI machines to be installed in IGMC Shimla, Tanda Medical College and Nerchowk Medical College. He said that the 3-Tesla MRI machine is a state-of-the-art diagnostic tool, particularly useful for cases requiring precision and in-depth analysis. “With the installation of these advanced MRI machines, diseases can be accurately diagnosed, facilitating better treatment for patients,” he added.
The CM said that to ensure improved treatment facilities within government health institutions, the state government would invest Rs. 1,500 crore in the coming times to equip healthcare facilities with modern equipment. Currently, inadequate healthcare services in the state force 9.5 lakh residents to seek treatment outside Himachal Pradesh, leading to a GDP loss of Rs. 1,350CR.
He further stated that the government was prioritizing the installation of advanced medical equipment at all levels, including medical colleges. Community Health Centers (CHCs) would be equipped with semi-automatic laboratories, ultrasound machines, and ICU facilities. Additionally, all civil and zonal hospitals would soon have fully-automatic auto-analyzers, digital X-rays, ultrasound machines and modular operation theatres.