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MOH Revives MRI Outsourcing Programme at HKL to Cut Waiting Times

KUALA LUMPUR -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reinstated the Hospital Services Outsourcing Programme (HSOP) at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) in a move to ease congestion and shorten waiting times for patients საჭიროing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans. In a statement issued on Friday, HKL said the initiative had already proven effective, reducing MRI waiting times by 33 percent in 2025—from 24 weeks to 16 weeks. The hospital also reported strong efficiency in slot usage, with 96.8 percent of allocated MRI appointments utilised last year, equivalent to 365 out of 377 slots. To further address patient demand, HKL has requested 640 slots for this year—an increase of 70 percent—aimed at cutting down the waiting list more significantly. The programme officially resumed last Wednesday following the approval of new funding on March 19. Currently, HKL’s Radiology Department operates two MRI machines located in the Main Block, with an optimal daily capacity of 24 to 28 cases depending on patient condition and scan complexity. However, the hospital has been handling up to 36 cases per day to prioritise urgent and critical cases. HKL reaffirmed that both the hospital and the MOH remain committed to maintaining efficient healthcare delivery and upholding high medical standards. The move comes after earlier reports highlighted limitations in MRI services at HKL, which had led to some patients being referred to private hospitals for scans. --Minutes MY / Igneseous Noris

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reinstated the Hospital Services Outsourcing Programme (HSOP) at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) to address congestion and long waiting times for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans. In a statement issued Friday, HKL said the programme had previously delivered significant improvements, cutting patient waiting times by 33 percent in […]