Bir Hospital CT Scan Services Halted for a Month Due to Machine Malfunction
Summary
Bir Hospital's CT scan services have been halted for a month due to machine malfunctions, forcing patients to seek scans at the Trauma Center and private hospitals with higher costs. Services are expected to resume within a week after repairs and contract renewals.
Key Points
- Both CT scan machines at Bir Hospital have been out of order for a month, with one irreparable.
- Patients are compelled to use CT scan services at the Trauma Center and private hospitals at higher prices.
- The Trauma Center has seen patient numbers double due to Bir Hospital's service shutdown and is planning to procure a new 128-slice CT scan machine.
- Bir Hospital expects to resume CT scan services within a week after contract renewal and arrival of a critical replacement part.
