QUEZON CITY — The Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) has significantly upgraded its diagnostic capabilities with the introduction of new MRI and CT scanners.
According to Philippines News Agency, This enhancement is expected to improve healthcare services for children across the country.
Senators Christopher "Bong" Go, Pia Cayetano, and Sonny Angara, who have been instrumental in securing the funding for these advanced medical devices, highlighted the impact of the new equipment. The MRI TESLA, a first of its kind in the Philippines, and the enhanced CT scanner are set to double the patient capacity and provide clearer diagnostic images.
During the unveiling, Senator Cayetano emphasized the importance of equipping public hospitals with the same level of technology typically found in private facilities. "These would allow us to serve more children and help our medical personnel diagnose their patients faster and better," she remarked.
Senator Go expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support in the acquisition of the MRI and CT scanners, which also coincided with a significant renovation of the PCMC’s radiology division—the first in over 40 years. This development marks a pivotal step in enhancing pediatric healthcare infrastructure in the Philippines.