Mumbai Civic Hospitals to Get MRI Facilities Within Six Months

In a significant boost to public healthcare infrastructure, four major civic-run hospitals in Mumbai are set to receive MRI facilities within the next five to six months.

The announcement was made in the state legislative council following concerns raised over the absence of advanced diagnostic services in key government hospitals. The issue was highlighted by BJP MLC Rajhans Singh, who pointed out that several high-footfall hospitals have long functioned without in-house MRI capabilities, despite handling lakhs of patients annually.

The hospitals slated for the upgrade include BYL Nair Hospital, KEM Hospital, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, and Cooper Hospital.

Currently, the lack of MRI machines has forced patients to depend on private diagnostic centres, often leading to higher out-of-pocket expenses and delays in critical diagnosis. This gap has been a persistent concern given the scale and importance of these civic institutions.

Responding to the issue, Industries Minister Uday Samant confirmed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had initiated the procurement process. Tenders for four MRI machines—one for each hospital—were floated in September 2025, and the process is currently underway.

The installations are expected to be completed and made operational within the next six months, which is likely to significantly improve diagnostic access for patients relying on public healthcare services.

This development is expected to reduce patient burden, cut waiting times, and strengthen diagnostic capabilities across Mumbai’s civic hospital network.