Delhi to procure MRI, CT scan machines for govt hospitals

Health department officials added that the procurement process will begin in the next few days, following which the machines will be installed, likely by March.

Published on: Feb 21, 2026, 04:32:10 IST

By Ridhima Gupta

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New Delhi: The Delhi government’s health department is set to procure new diagnostic equipment, including 12 MRI machines, 20 CT scan machines, and 30 ultrasound machines, for installation in government-run hospitals across the capital, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said.

“To ensure that Delhi residents can access essential diagnostic services more easily and affordably, the government is preparing to procure these machines for its hospitals. The tender will be floated in the coming days,” the minister said.

Health department officials added that the procurement process will begin in the next few days, following which the machines will be installed, likely by March. The government will invite bids, and the contract will be awarded to the L1 (Lowest Tenderer) bidder, the company that quotes the lowest price, informed the official from the health department.

Last year, the government had announced that all 36 Delhi government hospitals would be equipped with radiological diagnostic facilities, including MRI and CT scan services, by March 2026 under a public-private partnership (PPP) model offering tests at subsidised rates.

Reiterating the commitment on Friday, Singh said all 36 hospitals would have MRI and CT scan services operational in the next few months, under the PPP model.

Earlier in October last year, HT in its report highlighted that there is a long waiting time for MRI and CT scan services at Delhi government hospitals. A ground report by HT found that some patients had been given MRI appointments for as late as 2028.

Currently, only three Delhi government hospitals, LNH, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GB Pant), and Indira Gandhi Hospital, offer MRI and CT scan services. Officials at the latter two hospitals said waiting periods already range between three and six months and could increase further as patients diverted from LNH seek appointments there.

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Ridhima Gupta
Ridhima Gupta is a Principal Correspondent at Hindustan Times, where she covers healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and public health policy. Her reporting centers on Delhi’s major hospitals (AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lok Nayak), the state health department, and emerging medical trends. Ridhima is particularly interested in reporting on healthcare issues through the lens of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Her work often explores the intersection of healthcare and public policy, examining how these factors shape access health care. Based in New Delhi, many of her reports have led to direct government action over the years, in different city. Earlier this year, she completed a media training workshop on the Impact of Extreme Heat on Health, organised by the Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC), further strengthening her interest in reporting on the intersection of climate change and public health. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Ridhima has around a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career as a trainee television reporter with Mirror Now in Mumbai and has since worked across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, contributing to both print and broadcast newsrooms. She is a recipient of the Laadli Media Fellowship (2022) for her reporting on education, disability, and women’s issues. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ridhima worked with The Times of India, New Indian Express and News18. A native of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Ridhima completed her undergraduate studies in Biotechnology. And when she is not working as a journalist she likes to paint and go on nature hikes.Read More

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