Teleradiology Facility

teleradiology in uttarakhand

Question: In which of the following States the teleradiology facility introduced recently?
(a) Kerala
(b) Assam
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On November 10th, 2017, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched teleradiology facility in the program organized at Pauri District Headquarter.
  • Uttarakhand became the fifth state in the country adopting the Tell Radiology facility.
  • This facility has been started in 12 hospitals including Pauri District Hospital.
  • Teleradiology facility will be started later at 35 state colleges.
  • The X-ray, CT scan, MRI from the start of this facility and there will be quick investigations regarding mammography.
  • It will be available to people in remote areas of the state for treatment of every disease during the prescribed period.

Reference:
http://www.uttarainformation.gov.in/news.php?id=22706
http://www.hindustantimes.com/dehradun/uttarakhand-cm-launches-teleradiology-facility-in-pauri/story-grDUZDlgH7psWptVSpy7mL.html