Health Ministry Allocates 2.1 Million Euros for New MRI Scanner at Doctor Negrín Hospital

The Ministry of Health has purchased a 3 Tesla MRI machine to enhance diagnostic and research capabilities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Image of a state-of-the-art MRI machine in a hospital room in the Canary Islands.
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Image of a state-of-the-art MRI machine in a hospital room in the Canary Islands.

The Ministry of Health of the Canary Islands Government has invested 2,158,880 euros in the acquisition of a 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine for the Doctor Negrín Hospital, located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

This new high-tech equipment will significantly enhance the capacity of the hospital's Radiology service for precise diagnostics and medical assistance. The investment aims to modernize the healthcare infrastructure across the archipelago.
The machine will complement the activities of the HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) project, used in treating Parkinson's patients, and will accommodate a growing volume of MRI examinations. It is seen as a key advancement for the clinical efficiency of the healthcare system.
Beyond its clinical benefits, the Doctor Negrín Hospital, recognized as a university hospital and research center, will see its teaching and scientific endeavors strengthened by this new technology. The initiative is co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).