Mumbai: India's 1st 'CT in a Box' installed at BKC's COVID-19 facility

Maharashtra is the worstaffected state in the country due to the COVID19 pandemic with Mumbai being the epicenter Leading the charge in the fight against the pandemic is Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority MMRDA which has established the biggest COVID19 center at the BandraKurla Complex BKC groundsTo augment the ongoing efforts a consortium of three companies PNB Housing Finance Ltd Larsen amp Toubro and SNCLavalin as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility CSR efforts have joined hands to provide CT in a Box to this facility which is now handed over to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMCThe CT in a Box is a unique solution by Wipro GE Healthcare to diagnose and manage COVID19 patients This joint CSR effort was facilitated by NGO United Way of BengaluruAccording to a press release issued by MMRDA Urban Development and Public Works MinisterEknath Shindesaid This solution helps us provide superior diagnostic facilities to COVID19 patients in a safe isolated environment keeping social distancing requirements in mindThis CT in a Box houses Wipro GE Healthcares RevolutionTM ACTs Ex the countryrsquos first Made in India CT machine With just 16 seconds for lung screening advanced low dose protocols and emergency patient scan mode this CT is wellpositioned to serve healthcare professionals and patients with fast and immediate results The CT in a Box is customisable with other GE Healthcare CTs as wellShravan Subramanyam managing director South Asia Wipro GE Healthcare said In line with the Prime Ministers vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat Wipro GE Healthcare is proud to bring to the nation this stateoftheart clinical solution for COVID19 management CT in a Box is easy to install safe to use and quick to scan diagnostic solutionsRA Rajeev metropolitan commissioner MMRDA said BKC Covid Hospital has proved its worth and has established itself as the best Covid care temporary facility in India We are adding Wipro GEs CT scan facility today which will be free for Covid patientsDr Hasit Joshipura senior VP and head corporate centre LampT said As part of its ongoing countrywide CSR response to Covid19 LampT is happy to partner with GE Healthcare for the CT in a Box initiative We have been providing extensive medical equipment supplies and support to various healthcare facilities across the country We hope that this partnership for a walkin CT scan facility at the BKC COVID19 hospital will provide timely help to many patients in MumbaiHardayal Prasad MD and CE PNB Housing Finance said The pandemic has propelled us to collaborate with likeminded organisations to amplify our efforts by enhancing lifesaving infrastructure at BKC We are truly hopeful that this unique CT Scan solution will aid the citizens and the country in combating the pandemic through quick and safe diagnosisBharat Gala senior vice president India SNCLavalin said The CT in a Box is a great healthcare solution that provides easy and safe access to diagnostic facilities to COVID19 patientsKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news