Surgeries Resume in Thiruvananthapuram MCH’s Urology Department

Surgeries resume in Thiruvananthapuram MCH’s Urology department

Urology surgeries at Thiruvananthapuram MCH resume after delays, sparking protests against government neglect of public health infrastructure.

Kerala healthcare on ventilator? Doctor's Facebook post triggers storm, and a probe

The head of urology at the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram has alleged that three of four surgeries are being postponed in his department due to lack of equipment. His angry post on Facebook has triggered a political storm in Kerala and forced the CPM-led government to form a probe panel.

Vijayan warns against ''twisting'' isolated incidents to tarnish Kerala''s health system

Kannur (Kerala), Jul 1 (PTI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday warned that taking isolated issues out of context could unfairly tarnish the state's hard-earned reputation for having one of India’s best public health systems.His comments followed recent remarks by Dr Haris Chirakkal, a senior government surgeon at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, who flagged shortages of surgical equipment and delays in critical procedu…

After whistleblower Kerala doctor’s revelation, probe begins –...

Last Updated on June 30, 2025 by Team THIP Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (IANS) A day after a whistleblower revelation by popular urologist Dr Haris Chirackal, head of the Urology Department at the prestigious Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and Hospital, a four-member team of medical experts on Monday began a probe. The probe was directed by journalist-turned-State […] The post After whistleblower Kerala doctor’s revelation, probe begins appea…