SingHealth Deploys AI-Accelerated MRI Scanning, Reducing Scan Time by 25%

SingHealth has opened a new MRI centre at Dunearn Village in central Singapore that uses AI to reduce scan times by up to 25%, increasing the cluster's scanning capacity by up to 18,000 slots a year, Healthcare IT News reported in March 2026. The new facility features three MRI machines with AI functions that enhance image reconstruction through advanced algorithms. The AI enables faster data acquisition and noise reduction without compromising image quality, while automating workflows to enhance the efficiency of radiographers. The centre currently applies AI acceleration primarily to MRI scans for prostate and musculoskeletal areas including the spine, knees, and ankles, with plans to expand to additional procedure types. Patients benefit from greater flexibility in securing preferred appointment slots. Separately from the AI, the centre's design aims to make scans more comfortable, with scan rooms that have immersive nature visuals and integrated audio, and two of the three machines have a wider 75-centimetre bore. Beyond the new centre, SingHealth is expanding AI applications across its radiology department, including AI-augmented breast imaging analysis to support radiologist interpretation and CT brain screening for intracranial bleeding. The AI helps prioritize critical cases and reduce waiting times for patients with abnormal findings. SingHealth believes it is the first institution in Southeast Asia to offer MRI services with this integrated room design.