Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken another important step towards making Delhi’s public health system world class. On Monday, Govind Ballabh Pant inaugurated state-of-the-art medical facilities. The Chief Minister dedicated to the public a 256-slice spectral CT scanner, a new cath lab and a state-of-the-art Neuro ICU and Operation Theater Complex. The Chief Minister says that these facilities will provide great relief not only to the citizens of Delhi but also to the patients coming for treatment from other states.

Delhi Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh and other dignitaries were also present. The Chief Minister expressed happiness that state-of-the-art medical machines are being installed in the government hospitals of the capital. It is the government’s continuous effort to make Delhi’s health system world class, so that the quality of treatment available in government hospitals is no less than any private hospital.

Big achievement in the field of neuroscience

The Chief Minister said that as a major achievement in the field of neuroscience, Philips’ state-of-the-art Angiorian Monoplane Neuro Cath Lab has been established in Pant Hospital. This will help doctors to a great extent in the treatment of serious neurovascular diseases. He further informed that the old Neuro ICU of the hospital has been completely renovated and a 16-bed modern Neuro ICU has been developed, where 24-hour intensive monitoring and specialized treatment facilities are available.

The Chief Minister said that in line with the vision of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make the country a global health hub, the Delhi Government wants to ensure that the capital Delhi also emerges as a major health hub, where people from across the country and the world come for treatment. He said that this inauguration is a proof of the same commitment of the Delhi Government, under which advanced, accessible and life-saving health services are being strengthened in the capital.

New strength to health system

Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the introduction of 256-slice CT scanner, Neuro Cath Lab and state-of-the-art Neuro ICU in GB Pant Hospital gives new strength to the public health system of Delhi. He said that through these state-of-the-art health facilities, now the citizens of Delhi will not have to wait long for neuro and diagnostic treatment and they will be able to get timely and accessible treatment. He said that the Neuro ICU has been upgraded with the latest technology and a new Cath Lab has been started, which will enable quick treatment of stroke, brain tumor and other complex neuro problems.

Know what are the features of the machines

Spectral CT Scanner: The 256-slice spectral CT scanner, costing around Rs 20 crore, is the first CT scanner in North India to have always-on spectral imaging technology. With the help of this technology, very clear and accurate examination of the internal organs of the body will be possible in a few seconds. This will enable faster and accurate diagnosis in complex tests like heart disease, cancer, brain diseases, stroke and angiography. Besides, the amount of radiation has also been kept low, which will further improve the safety of patients.

Neuro Cath Lab: Neuro Cath Lab has also been started in the hospital at a cost of Rs 9 crore. In this lab, advanced treatments for stroke treatment, brain tumor, aneurysm and other serious neurovascular diseases will be possible. More than 1,200 patients per year are expected to benefit from advanced and timely treatment through this lab, thereby reducing the risk of death and disability in neurological emergencies.

Modern Neuro ICU: A modern Neuro ICU and Operation Theater Complex with 16 beds has also been started at a cost of about Rs 2 crore. This Neuro ICU is equipped with advanced patient monitoring systems, specialized operative facilities and trained medical staff to provide holistic and safe care to severe neuro-critical and post-operative patients.