Aarthi Scans and Labs Takes Affordable Diagnostics a Step Further with Free MRI Scans for Economically Disadvantaged Patients
Chennai, September 09, 2026: Aarthi Scans and Labs, India’s largest integrated diagnostics provider, has announced an initiative to provide MRI scans at zero cost to genuinely deserving patients from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, reinforcing its commitment to making quality diagnostic healthcare accessible without financial constraints.
Under the initiative, eligible patients can avail themselves of a free MRI scan at select Aarthi Scans and Labs centres in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The initiative is specifically aimed at individuals who require an MRI scan but are unable to afford the cost of the diagnostic investigation.
The free MRI facility will be extended to patients who meet the defined eligibility criteria, with preference given to individuals below the poverty line. Patients can avail the facility through any of the following:
A referral note from a government medical college hospital doctor, along with the government referral slip.
A letter from an NGO confirming that the patient requires the scan.
A referral by an Aarthi Scans and Labs employee, where the employee can establish that the individual genuinely requires the scan and cannot afford even the organisation’s affordable pricing.
The initiative will be available at select centres in Kilpauk, Chennai; Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru; Kondapur, Hyderabad; and Sion, Mumbai, subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and submission of the requisite documentation.
Dr. Prasannaa Vignesh, Executive Director & Radiologist, Aarthi Scans and Labs, said, “At Aarthi Scans and Labs, our core vision has always been to make quality diagnostics affordable and accessible to everyone, irrespective of their financial status. This initiative is an extension of that value. While we work to keep diagnostics affordable for all, we also recognise that there are patients who cannot afford even that. For those who genuinely need an MRI, we want to remove that barrier altogether and provide the scan free of cost.”
About Aarthi Scans and Labs
Founded in 1988 by Mr. V Govindarajan, Aarthi Scans and Labs is India’s largest integrated diagnostics provider. With over 78 MRI scanners, 79 CT scanners, and 20 processing labs, Aarthi serves more than 8000 patients daily across cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Kolkata and Bangalore. Renowned for its affordable pricing, quality imaging, and ethics, Aarthi Scans is pioneering a new model of healthcare—where cost never comes at the cost of care.
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