No dearth of funds for CT and MRI scanning services in 14 district hospitals: State health department

BENGALURU: The state health department clarified reports regarding CT scans and MRI services suspended in 14 district hospitals stating that they are far from the truth.

The Health Department has denied media reports that CT scan and MRI services in 14 district hospitals across the state have been disrupted and said it was baseless. Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao ordered an assessment of the reports and sought action.

The department stated in a release that funds for CT and MRI services, amounting to Rs 63.49 crore, are available, and there is no shortage fund within the department. There are three organizations that provide these services in the state. Action will be taken to recover pending bills soon after Krishna Diagnostics provides additional information regarding department-sought information, causing a delay in June and July payments. Other organizations’ bills have been cleared, the department said.

Alternative arrangements have been made to ensure uninterrupted services, and legal action will be taken if the organization fails to comply, and alternative arrangements will be made within 2 days to ensure uninterrupted CT/MRI services for the public, it said. In the interim, emergency CT/MRI services have already been arranged at nearby medical colleges, it added.