Bengaluru: Since CT-scan or X-ray is becoming increasingly necessary to detect Covid-19 infection, the State Government has decided to cap the price of CT-scan and X-ray in Private Hospitals and Labs at Rs.1,500 and Rs. 250 respectively, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. 

“We have received complaints that some hospitals and labs are exploiting people by charging high prices. To check this Government has decided to cap prices of CT-scan and X-ray at Private Hospitals and labs”, he said.

Strict action will be taken against hospitals and labs which violate rules and charge high prices. The  Government Hospitals are offering CT-scan and digital X-ray facility free of cost. People should utilise these Government facilities, said the Minister.