Karnataka govt caps CT-scan, X-ray prices in pvt hospitals, labs
State Health Minister Sudhakar K said that CT-scan or X-ray is becoming increasingly essential to detect COVID-19 in the wake of the massive surge in coronavirus cases
BusinessToday.In | May 7, 2021 | Updated 16:22 IST
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Karnataka government has capped the CT-scan and digital X-ray prices at private hospitals and labs at Rs 1,500 and Rs 350 respectively, state Health Minister Sudhakar K said on Friday, May 7.
The minister added that CT-scan or X-ray is becoming increasingly essential to detect COVID-19 in wake of the massive surge in coronavirus cases.
Amid surge in COVID-19 cases across state, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Friday informed that the government has decided to cap the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in hospitals and labs. Since CT- Scan or X-Ray is becoming increasingly necessary to detect COVID-19 infection, the state government has decided to cap the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in private hospitals and labs at Rs 1,500 and Rs 250 respectively, the Health Minister tweeted. Since CT- Scan or X-Ray is becoming increasingly necessary to detect Covid-19 infection, Government has decided to cap the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in private hospitals and labs at ₹1,500 and ₹250 respectively.
Karnataka caps price of CT-Scan, digital X-Ray at private hospitals, labs amid Covid surge ANI | Updated: May 07, 2021 14:34 IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 7 (ANI): Amid surge in COVID-19 cases across state, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Friday informed that the government has decided to cap the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in hospitals and labs. Since CT- Scan or X-Ray is becoming increasingly necessary to detect COVID-19 infection, the state government has decided to cap the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in private hospitals and labs at Rs 1,500 and Rs 250 respectively, the Health Minister tweeted.
While in another tweet he said the Centre has also increased the state s allocation of Remdesivir to 2,62,346 from May 10 to May 16.
COVID-19: Price of CT-Scan, X-Ray capped in this state
The price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in hospitals and labs has been capped at Rs 1,500 and Rs 250 respectively. File photo
Updated: May 7, 2021, 03:20 PM IST
As the COVID-19 caseload in India continues to rise, scans like CT-Scan and X-Ray are becoming increasingly important to detect the level of infection. In a relief to patients, the Karnataka government has decided to imposed a cap on the price of these two tests in the state.
State Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Friday informed that the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in hospitals and labs has been capped at Rs 1,500 and Rs 250 respectively.
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