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Kurnool Government Hospital Adds Advanced Oesophageal Diagnostic Equipment
Kurnool Government General Hospital has received a new medical machine.
Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta inaugurated it on Wednesday.
The machine is called High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry equipment.
It helps doctors examine the food pipe.
Doctors can use it to understand swallowing problems and other oesophageal disorders.
The equipment cost ₹29.30 lakh.
Patients may no longer need to visit private hospitals or travel to other cities for these tests.
Officials said it will improve healthcare for people in Kurnool and nearby districts.
Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta inaugurated High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry equipment at Kurnool Government General Hospital.
The equipment cost ₹29.30 lakh and was installed in the gastroenterology department.
It can help diagnose swallowing difficulties and other disorders of the food pipe.
Patients can access specialised diagnostic procedures at the government hospital instead of travelling elsewhere.
Officials said the facility will strengthen healthcare services for Kurnool and neighbouring districts.
- Who
- T.G. Bharath Gupta inaugurated the equipment at Kurnool Government General Hospital.
- What
- High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry equipment was installed in the hospital’s gastroenterology department.
- Where
- Kurnool Government General Hospital, Kurnool.
- When
- The inauguration took place on Wednesday.
- Why
- The equipment is intended to improve diagnosis and management of swallowing difficulties and other oesophageal disorders, while expanding local access to specialised testing.
Key facts
- Equipment
- High Resolution Oesophageal Manometry
- Cost
- ₹29.30 lakh
- Hospital
- Kurnool Government General Hospital
- Department
- Gastroenterology
- Primary use
- Diagnosing swallowing difficulties and other oesophageal disorders
- Expected benefit
- Specialised diagnostic procedures available locally at a government hospital
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