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Delhi Govt To Upgrade Lok Nayak Hospital With Advanced Imaging Machines
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:00
Delhi Govt To Upgrade Lok Nayak Hospital With Advanced Imaging Machines
- •The Delhi government is installing a third-generation dual-source CT scanner and a 3-Tesla MRI system at Lok Nayak Hospital to boost diagnostic capabilities.
- •Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that the new machines will significantly improve imaging services for neurological, cardiac, and oncological patients.
- •The dual-source CT scanner completes chest scans in under a second, aiding emergency, trauma, and critical care patients rapidly.
- •The 3-Tesla MRI system provides detailed images while reducing examination time and enhancing patient comfort for various complex disorders.
- •The upgraded equipment will also support medical education, train doctors and students, and facilitate advanced clinical research.
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The Delhi government is installing a third-generation dual-source CT scanner and a 3-Tesla MRI system at Lok Nayak Hospital to strengthen diagnostic services and help doctors detect diseases faster, especially in emergency cases.
The dual-source CT scanner utilizes two X-ray tubes and can complete a chest scan in less than a second, allowing doctors to quickly examine emergency, trauma, and critical care patients.
The 3-Tesla MRI system will support imaging for neurological disorders, heart disease, cancer, breast conditions, urological problems, orthopaedic ailments, and paediatric care.
