The Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH-32) in Chandigarh has recently upgraded its radiology and diagnostic infrastructure, announcing the installation of multiple new digital imaging tools across key clinical departments. 

Among the new equipment are digital radiography (DR) X-ray units, 3D-tomosynthesis digital mammography, and high-resolution ultrasound systems. These systems are designed to replace older analog or semi-digital machines, enabling automated image processing, improved image clarity, and faster report turnaround  particularly valuable in orthopaedics, chest imaging, critical care, and emergency diagnostics. 

GMCH-32 officials say the upgrade is timely, given the growing patient load: daily outpatient numbers across departments such as general medicine, surgery and orthopaedics have risen sharply over recent years. The enhanced imaging capacity is expected to reduce waiting times, improve diagnostic accuracy, and support faster decision-making  especially in emergencies and trauma, where timely imaging can be lifesaving. 

The upgrade complements other recent modernization efforts at GMCH-32. The hospital is rolling out a next-generation “e-hospital” system: all clinical and lab data  including imaging reports  will be digitised and linked for seamless access. This means patients and clinicians will be able to access diagnostic images (X-rays, etc.) online via secure IDs, improving record-keeping and continuity of care. 

Administrators say this is part of a broader roadmap to transform GMCH-32 into a modern, high-capacity public-sector referral centre  combining updated infrastructure, digital workflows and improved diagnostics to meet current and future healthcare demand in the region.