Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 26 February 2025
In a serious enhance to medical diagnostics within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a state-of-the-art 128-slice CT scan facility was inaugurated at GB Pant Hospital on twenty fifth February 2025, by Secretary (Health) Dr. Anil Agarwal. The superior imaging system is about to boost diagnostic accuracy, cut back ready instances, and enhance affected person care.
Addressing the gathering on the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Agarwal highlighted the Administration’s dedication to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and making cutting-edge medical know-how accessible. “This new facility will significantly improve diagnostic capabilities, ensuring timely and precise medical interventions. It is part of our ongoing efforts to upgrade healthcare services for the benefit of the community,” he acknowledged.
The newly put in 128-slice CT scanner options the most recent imaging know-how, offering high-resolution scans with decreased radiation publicity, enhancing each security and effectivity. Capable of conducting cardiac scans, mind imaging, and whole-body scans, the ability is anticipated to cater to a variety of medical wants.
Dr. M.Ok. Saha, Medical Superintendent of GB Pant Hospital, expressed gratitude for the initiative, emphasizing its impression on healthcare supply. “With this addition, GB Pant Hospital is now better equipped to handle complex diagnostic cases efficiently. The facility will not only benefit the residents of Sri Vijaya Puram but also those from other Islands too,” he famous.
The inauguration ceremony noticed the presence of Dr. Suja Antony, Director of Health Services & Director, ANIIMS, senior well being officers, medical professionals, and native residents, who welcomed the event as a vital step ahead within the area’s healthcare panorama.
