India, Feb. 21 -- The Delhi government's health department is set to procure new diagnostic equipment, including 12 MRI machines, 20 CT scan machines, and 30 ultrasound machines, for installation in government-run hospitals across the capital, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said.

"To ensure that Delhi residents can access essential diagnostic services more easily and affordably, the government is preparing to procure these machines for its hospitals. The tender will be floated in the coming days," the minister said.

Health department officials added that the procurement process will begin in the next few days, following which the machines will be installed, likely by March. The government will invite bids, and the contract will be awarded...