AI-enabled MRI machine installed at National Hospital Colombo

An advanced MRI machine equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has been installed at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka for the first time in a government hospital, the Health Ministry said.

The machine, valued at over Rs. 450 million, was officially added to patient care services this afternoon (09) under the patronage of Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa.

The Health Ministry said the state-of-the-art MRI scanner has been installed to improve treatment services at the hospital’s Emergency Treatment Unit and the Neurosurgery Unit.

Authorities noted that the three existing MRI scanners at the hospital had frequently become inoperative in recent years, causing difficulties for patients seeking diagnostic services.

Following the new government taking office, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa and Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni directed officials to review the situation and take steps to ensure the machines remained operational.

As a result, the three existing MRI scanners at the National Hospital are now functioning, with the newly installed AI-enabled MRI machine further strengthening diagnostic capacity at the hospital.

source: Newswire