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£25m invested in diagnostic equipment for NHS Wales
More than £25 million is being invested in new imaging equipment to ensure the NHS in Wales has access to the latest technology to help speed up the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.
With many people unable to attend hospitals for imaging and diagnostic appointments during the pandemic, waiting times have increased. Investing in diagnostic services across all health boards and NHS trusts will help the NHS recover and improve patient care.
The Welsh Government says that the newly announced funding will help upgrade vital technology and equipment, including MRI and CT scanners. It will also increase the resilience and reliability of diagnostic equipment available to the NHS in Wales.
Health Minister Eluned Morgan said: “It’s our priority to support the recovery of the NHS and this is a first step to ensuring the health service has access to sufficient diagnostic capacity to deal with the people waiting as a result of the pandemic.
“We aren’t out of the pandemic yet. Investing in the diagnostic national capital replacement programme and upgrading the equipment available to our incredible healthcare workforce is key to diagnosing, treating and caring for people as we move forward. This £25 million investment will replace ageing equipment as part of our effort to ensure the NHS can respond to demand with resilient services.”
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