Excelsior Correspondent
Leh, Aug 24: The Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, today inaugurated the first ever 1.5 Tesla MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine installed at the MRI Centre at SNM Hospital here.
The machine, costing Rs 12.78 crores, has been donated by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) under one of their CSR initiatives in Ladakh.
CEC Gyalson highlighted the importance of having such crucial medical equipment in Ladakh and stated that the MRI machine would solve the hardships faced by Ladakhis.He assured that the Hill Council, in close coordination with the District and UT Administration, would strive to provide better facilities to the iconic SNM Hospital at the earliest.
Principal Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, stated that the newly established MRI machine would enhance the diagnostic capabilities of the hospital and help local patients avail of such facilities at their doorstep.
DC Leh, Shrikant Suse and Airport Director Leh, Malkeet Singh also addressed the gathering and shared their valuable words on the importance of having the much-needed MRI machine facility in Ladakh.
Executive Councillor for RDD, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Former CEC Leh, Gyal P Wangyal, BDC Leh, Dr Skalzang Dorjey, Director Health, ADC Leh, MD NHM, CPO Leh, CMO Leh, Xen Construction Division, Officials of Philips Company and the medical staffs of SNM Hospital attended the inaugural function at SNM Hospital Leh.
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