Ranchi: Semi-automatic pathology machines across Jharkhand's hospitals will soon be replaced with fully automatic ones, officials of the state health department announced. Ajoy Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary of the department, has directed pathology testing equipment manufacturer Meril to install fully automatic machines in all hospitals, including community health centres (CHCs) and primary health centres (PHCs), across the state.
Phased Implementation
In the first phase, these machines shall be installed in all medical colleges and district hospitals across the state. In the second phase, the initiative will be expanded to cover all CHCs and PHCs, Singh said. He directed that the installation work in all medical colleges and district hospitals must be completed by June 15.
Key Features of New Machines
A key feature of these new machines is their capability to process 50 samples simultaneously. Furthermore, Meril will provide maintenance services for these machines for 10 years. These new machines will enable the performance of nearly all pathology tests related to urine and blood. Test reports generated by the machines can be sent directly to patients' mobile phones via WhatsApp.
In addition to upgrading the units and training the relevant personnel, Meril will also assume responsibility for software operation and machine maintenance. This comprehensive upgrade is expected to significantly improve diagnostic efficiency and patient convenience across Jharkhand's healthcare system.
