General News
19 October, 2025
New medical scanners
CAIRNS South Health Facility is to receive an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine and a CT (Computerised tomography) scanner as part of the state government’s Hospital Rescue Plan, taking pressure off existing facilities.
The new MRI machines represent an almost 20% increase in MRI capacity in Queensland’s public hospitals and health centres, while nine new CT scanners will boost capacity by more than 10%.
Premier David Crisafulli said the government was delivering “easier access to health services so Queenslanders have the care they need, when they need it most”.
“These new CT and MRI machines will bolster our rural and regional health services and free up more hospital beds across the state.
“While we are seeing elective surgery down and important progress on the Hospital Rescue Plan, there is much more to be done to restore health services when you need them and we remain committed to delivering the fresh start we promised.”
Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the machines on-site enabled clinicians and staff to do their jobs and support their local community.
