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Himachal to upgrade diagnostic facilities with investment of Rs 213.75 crore

Shimla, Nov 2 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has drawn up a comprehensive plan to strengthen diagnostic facilities across government health institutions in the state.
An investment of Rs 213.75 crore is being made to install state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure accurate and timely disease detection and promote early treatment.
Recognizing that delays in diagnosis often worsen medical conditions, Chief Minister Sukhu has directed the Health Department to undertake large-scale modernization of diagnostic infrastructure. The department has finalized the project blueprint after several rounds of discussions led by the Chief Minister and based on feedback from doctors across medical colleges and hospitals.
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