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One-third of the total CT scanning machines in government hospitals are completely dysfunctional, medical professionals pointed out.
According to the Government Radiological Technologists' Association, there are a total of 44 CT scan machines in government hospitals.
Accordingly, twelve CT scan machines in the emergency unit of the National Hospital in Colombo, the others in the Kurunegala, Karapitiya, Trincomalee, Hambantota, Badulla, Ratnapura, Kalutara, Horana, National Dental Hospital, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Specialized Children's Hospital and Matara Hospital are not functioning, thus causing major inconveniences to patients and doctors as well.
Some of these machines have not been in operation for months. All in all, it is the poor who have to bear the brunt of this issue as they cannot afford to go to private hospitals.
"Therefore, the Health Ministry should take swift measures to rectify these machines and bring them back to the system," the Radiologists' Association said.
Commenting on the matter, GMOA Media Spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe told the Daily Mirror that due to these machines being dysfunctional the doctors too face difficulties in accurately diagnosing certain diseases, thus leading to confusions.
Meanwhile, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena told a news briefing that, "The Health Ministry had not been granted sufficient funds for the last two years, which has delayed the restoration of these machines."
"However, as we have now cleared the hindrances, prompt measures are underway to repair these machines within one month," he added.
A computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around the human body and uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the body. CT scan images provide more detailed information than normal X-ray images do.
Patient Wednesday, 12 July 2023 09:20 AM
Keheliya will summon a press conference and give some explanation and carry on !
jo Wednesday, 12 July 2023 10:24 AM
Be careful, he will say that he will resign it this is not restored.
BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 12 July 2023 11:00 AM
First and foremost, we yakkos need to be patriotic. Our 225 hero's in parliament who made this country a success where citizens of other countries are now anxious and lining up to become citizens of this nation. Even Gota gave up his valuable US citizenship because of his Presidentship and development he carried out to the Nation where now we have become totally self sufficient and even ready to give loans to other nations. So lets look after our Politicians in all ways instead of complaining about benefits for us Citizens.
Bannis Mama Wednesday, 12 July 2023 11:01 AM
Then why the Health Minister Kehiliya Rambukwella lying over the TV.
Seqi Wednesday, 12 July 2023 11:03 AM
Maintenance not Sri Lankan strong suit....
Dudley Samarasinghe Wednesday, 12 July 2023 11:05 AM
Badulla
joshua Wednesday, 12 July 2023 12:41 PM
That Kehelya is more worried of kappum.
Ram Wednesday, 12 July 2023 02:59 PM
Too many issues in the Health Sector. It is time to remove the Health Minister and appoint a capable professional as Minister
Devil possesed leaders Wednesday, 12 July 2023 03:47 PM
Everything going to be all right afeter RW's visit to India and worship Tirupati where both Gota and MR worshiped at the expense of people's money and brought showers of blessings. Goons want alternative comminust solution from China. Helpless ordinary people are surrounded by those devils and it's worships.
Chulan Thursday, 13 July 2023 08:30 AM
One day all the people who are involved in medical supplier scandals
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