The Computed Tomography Scan (CT Scan) machines at multiple general hospitals in Ahmedabad are not operating, forcing those who are in need of it to get their scans done at a private centre. Notably, the private scans would prove to be costlier for the people than what they would have paid in a general hospital.

From Asarwa Civil Hospital, LG Hospital in Maninagar, and Shardaben General Hospital, the machines are not in operational condition. 

Two months to get a new machine

According to sources from the Civil Hospital, the old machine was put out of operation as it stopped working. However, the tendering process for a new machine may take up to two months. On the other hand, claims have been made that the CT Scan machine at the 1200-bed hospital in the Civil Hospital premise is operational.

For the new machine, sources believe that the possibilities of getting a new machine are slim, at least before the end of the year.

Patients referred to other hospitals

The situation at the LG Hospital in Maninagar is similar. The in-charge superintendent, Dr Leena Dabhi stated that the machine has not been operational for the last 10 days, and the advertisement for a new one has been given by the hospital. According to Dr Dabhi, the new machine shall be operational within one and a half months.

The Shardaben General Hospital also has had its CT Scan machine non-operational for the last 10 days.

Currently, the patients who need a CT Scan from the LG Hospital are referred to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Institute of Medical Sciences (SVP), and to GCS Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre from the Shardaben General Hospital.

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