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Himachal Boosts Healthcare: ₹83 Cr for Advanced Diagnostics
10 Aug
Summary
- ₹83.85 crore allocated to enhance diagnostic and specialized treatment facilities.
- New SPECT machine and cell separator to aid bone marrow transplants.
- State aims to provide advanced medical care, reducing out-of-state travel.
Himachal Pradesh is enhancing its healthcare infrastructure with a substantial investment of ₹83.85 crore. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has approved the release of funds to strengthen diagnostic and specialized treatment capabilities across the state's premier medical institutions.
Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla is set to receive advanced equipment, including a Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) machine and a Cell Separator for Bone Marrow Transplantation. These will significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment options for complex conditions like heart, brain, and certain cancers.
Further bolstering IGMC's capabilities, ₹14 crore is allocated for high-end ultrasound machines, and ₹12 crore for a 256-slice CT scan machine. Dr RPGMC Tanda and Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College will also benefit from new ultrasound machines and a PET scan building, respectively. Civil Hospital, Jawalamukhi, receives ₹17.95 crore for general improvements. The initiative aims to ensure residents receive advanced medical care within Himachal, avoiding the need for out-of-state treatment.
