The initiative, implemented under the guidance of Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, forms part of a broader programme to modernise healthcare infrastructure and improve the quality of medical services nationwide.
Among the new installations, a 128-slice CT scanner valued at over Rs. 200 million has been deployed at the Kalutara Teaching Hospital, while a CT scanner worth Rs. 160 million has been installed at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.
With support from the Asian Development Bank, four additional CT scanners valued at approximately Rs. 640 million have been allocated to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Kandy National Hospital, Galle National Hospital, and Colombo South Teaching Hospital, with installation work currently underway.
The Ministry also announced that procurement is in progress for additional CT scanners worth Rs. 950 million for the Kuliyapitiya Teaching Hospital and district general hospitals in Dambulla, Nawalapitiya, Chilaw, and Mannar.
Health officials said the upgrade from conventional 16-slice CT scanners to advanced 64-slice and 128-slice systems will significantly improve image quality, reduce diagnosis time, and support faster treatment decisions, particularly in emergency and critical care settings.
The programme is expected to expand access to advanced diagnostic services across provincial hospitals, ensuring improved healthcare delivery beyond major urban centres.
