Nizhny Novgorod region purchased equipment for the Center of Nuclear Medicine.

      On April 15, 2026, at 11:15, Society In the Nizhny Novgorod region, contracts were signed for the supply of two PET/CT systems and one SPECT/CT system. The equipment is intended for the regional Nuclear Medicine Center being established, which will be part of the "City of Health" project. This was reported by Governor Gleb Nikitin on his Max channel. According to him, the combination of modern diagnostic methods will allow for a more effective assessment of patients' conditions. "Each of the acquired PET/CT units will conduct up to six thousand studies annually. With such capacities, there will be no queues for Nizhny Novgorod residents. Moreover, according to estimates from the Ministry of Health of Russia, Nizhny Novgorod will be able to additionally accept several thousand 'medical tourists' from several other regions of the Volga Federal District," noted Gleb Nikitin. The head of the region also added that the new SPECT/CT system will be an addition to the one already available at the regional oncology dispensary. Currently, similar equipment is used only for oncology patients, but after the introduction of the new unit, other categories of patients will also be able to undergo examinations. The governor pointed out that this concerns so-called "heavy" equipment. Before its launch, specialized protected premises need to be built, and a number of strict requirements must be met. For PET/CT, an additional cyclotron installation will be required for the production of radiopharmaceuticals. All these processes will take time. Gleb Nikitin emphasized that the Nuclear Medicine Center is a key, but not the only component of the flagship project "City of Health." "As part of the national project 'Long and Active Life,' we also plan to build a new surgical building with a clinic for the oncology center. In addition, in the coming years, we will undertake a comprehensive major renovation of the N.A. Semashko Regional Clinical Hospital. Increasing the accessibility of high-tech medical care is one of the goals of the People's Program of 'United Russia,'" he added. It is worth noting that the competition for the supply of systems was announced in March. The initial cost of contracts for the supply of SPECT/CT was 72 million rubles, and for two PET/CT machines, it was 357.5 million rubles. The contracts also provide for training specialists to work with the new equipment. The SPECT/CT system is expected to be delivered and put into operation by the end of the year, while the two PET/CT units are scheduled for 2028. In December 2025, a contract was signed for design and survey work for the construction of the radionuclide diagnostics and therapy center (PET-CT center). The contractor must complete this work no later than December 22, 2026. It is planned that the future center will operate around the clock in two shifts and will be able to serve up to 27,300 patients annually. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.