Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated North India’s first technology-enabled cancer diagnostics laboratory, capable of detecting tumours as small as 1.4 millimetres, in Gurugram.
The 128 Slice Digital PET-CT scanner, called Omni Legend and developed by GE HealthCare, has been installed at Mahajan Imaging & Labs in Gurugram.
The new laboratory will lower radiation exposure by 60 per cent and ensure safer and faster scans. Equipped with cutting-edge features such as Precision DL and AI-driven lesion identification, the machine can deliver high-resolution images.
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“This advanced digital PET-CT technology is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a symbol of hope for families affected by cancer,” Singh said at the inauguration.
Dr Harsh Mahajan, Founder and Chairman of Mahajan Imaging and Labs, described the scanner’s launch in Gurugram as a milestone in tech-led medical diagnostics. “With this state-of-the-art digital PET-CT system, AI-backed imaging, and integrated pathology, we’re equipping doctors with the tools needed for accurate, early detection and improved patient outcomes,” he added.
India is grappling with a growing cancer burden, as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reported an estimated 14.9 lakh new cancer cases in 2023. The country’s crude incidence rate stands at approximately 100 cases per one lakh people. Projections suggest this number could rise to 1.57 million by 2025, marking a 12.8% increase from 2020.
