New Delhi, February 9 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the latest medical infrastructure, including an advanced CT scanner and a neurological cath lab, at Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital on Monday, stating that her government is striving to provide world-class healthcare facilities to the people of Delhi.
The 256-slice spectral computerized tomography (CT) scanner, the latest in North India, will help in the speedy detection of neurological and cardiac disorders and cancer, proving to be a crucial life-saving tool, she said.
"The 256-slice spectral CT scanner installed at the G B Pant Hospital is the first of its kind in a government hospital in North India. The machine will assist in the diagnosis of cancer, cardiac conditions, stroke, neurological disorders and angiography-related diseases, enabling faster and more accurate clinical assessment," the chief minister said.
The mono-plane neurological cath lab, inaugurated by the chief minister, was described by her as a "significant advancement" in the healthcare facilities available at the hospital, which was set up in 1964.
"The facility is expected to provide treatment to over 1,200 patients annually, supporting timely intervention in neurological emergencies," Gupta said.
The neuro cath lab, established at a cost of Rs 9 crore, will enable advanced interventional procedures for neurovascular disorders, she added.
"In addition, the existing Neuro ICU has been renovated and upgraded to a 16-bed, modern facility with advanced patient monitoring systems and specialized critical care facilities," Gupta further said.
According to officials, all three facilities were developed with an expenditure of Rs 31 crore.
Gupta said that all the hospitals in Delhi should have such latest medical infrastructure to make the city a healthcare hub.
