Three years after its acquisition, a new CT scanner, intended for the 'Veris Delli Ponti' hospital in Scorrano, situated in the province of Lecce, is yet to be operational. This situation has led a local civic committee to file a complaint with the Finance Police in Maglie, seeking an investigation into the management of the diagnostic equipment that was financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). The complaint, reported by Repubblica, is signed by Giovanni Gianreco and Giovanni Bucci, the president and vice president of the local committee, respectively.

The formal report submitted yesterday is a three-page document accompanied by multiple attachments. It has been presented to the police along with a detailed account of the events surrounding the purchase and installation of the CT scanner designated for the South Salento healthcare facility. The report raises several issues that, according to the signatories, warrant further investigation, particularly concerning the periods of inactivity and management practices surrounding the equipment obtained with public funds.

This incident underscores ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability in the use of PNRR funds earmarked for the improvement of healthcare infrastructure in Italy. The local committee's initiative highlights a community's frustration regarding healthcare service delivery, particularly in regions like Salento, where access to advanced medical technology is critical for quality patient care. The outcome of this report may have implications not only for the hospital's future operations but also for how similar issues will be handled across the country.