Rs 85 crore for MRI machines in 3 medical colleges
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said the state government has allocated Rs 85 crore for the procurement of MRI machines to be installed in three medical colleges – IGMC, Shimla, medical college, Tanda, and medical college, Nerchowk.
“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,” the CM said.
The CM further said that to ensure improved treatment facilities within the 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 loss of Rs 1,350 crore.
He further stated that the government was prioritising the installation of advanced medical equipment at all levels, including medical colleges. Community Health Centres (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,” he said. The establishment of in-house labs would ensure better treatment for patients and provide accurate diagnostic support to doctors.
The CM alleged that the previous BJP government completely neglected the healthcare services, which led to the deterioration of health system, turning government healthcare institutions into referral hospitals. He said the Congress government was working with commitment to deliver better healthcare services, and people will soon witness positive outcomes.
