Muslim groups in Dewsbury and Wakefield have helped to raise £170,000 towards a new MRI suite for a local hospital.
The money has been raised by Muslims for MRI – a network including 60 mosques in addition to businesses, charities and individuals from across Wakefield and Dewsbury – with their fundraising efforts helping towards a new MRI suite at Pinderfields Hospital.
According to the Dewsbury Reporter, the money will go towards enhancing diagnostic services across the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust by funding advanced MRI equipment which will help reduce waiting times and improve outcomes for patients across the region.
To mark the achievement, a celebratory event was held at Pinderfields Hospital, where members of Muslims for MRI were warmly welcomed by hospital staff and charity representatives.
As part of the celebration, attendees were given a guided tour of the newly completed and now operational MRI suite, made possible in part thanks to their fundraising efforts.
Keith Ramsay, chair of MY Hospitals Charity and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, said: “We are incredibly grateful to all those involved in the Muslims for MRI campaign for their outstanding support.
“Their efforts have directly contributed to the creation of a modern, efficient MRI suite that will benefit thousands of patients each year. This is a true example of community generosity making a tangible difference.”
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Iqbal Bhana, of Muslims for MRI, added: “We are humbled and proud to support such an important cause. This project brought people together from all walks of life to support the NHS, and it’s a moment of pride for our community to see the results of that unity and compassion.”
MRI suites are specialised medical facilities designed for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. They are used to:
- Diagnose and monitor conditions: Create detailed images of organs, tissues, and bones to detect abnormalities like tumors, brain disorders, heart conditions, or joint issues.
- Guide treatment: Provide precise imaging for planning surgeries or radiation therapy.
- Research: Study anatomical and functional aspects of the body in clinical trials or medical studies.
The suites include an MRI scanner, control room, and patient preparation areas, ensuring safety and shielding from electromagnetic interference.
