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**Summary:**
The CPI(M) has petitioned the District Collector of Thoothukudi, India, to address the delay in providing MRI scan reports at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital (TKMCH). The delay is due to a radiologist transfer and is impacting thousands of patients who anxiously await their results to begin treatment.
**News Article:**
**MRI Report Delays Plague Thoothukudi Government Hospital, CPI(M) Demands Action**
**THOOTHUKUDI, INDIA – June 25, 2025** – The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] is urging the Thoothukudi district administration to swiftly resolve a critical delay in the issuance of MRI scan reports at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital (TKMCH). The party claims the delay is causing undue stress and hindering timely treatment for potentially thousands of patients.
According to a petition submitted by CPI(M) Thoothukudi district secretary M.S. Muthu, the backlog stems from the transfer of the MRI unit radiologist to Kovilpatti Government Hospital. As a result, patients are reportedly waiting up to 10 days to receive their scan results.
“A few thousand poor patients are coming to the TKMCH every day,” stated Mr. Muthu. “After undergoing MRI scans, they wait anxiously for getting the reports. This delay can significantly impact their health outcomes, as timely treatment is crucial.”
The CPI(M) is calling on the District Collector to immediately fill the vacant radiologist position and implement measures to ensure prompt delivery of MRI scan reports to patients, allowing them to commence appropriate medical treatment without further delay. The situation highlights the strain on public healthcare resources and the impact on vulnerable populations.
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