Unveiling the Surgical Supply Crisis at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College

Unveiling the Surgical Supply Crisis at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College

A senior doctor at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College exposes a shortage of surgical equipment, triggering controversy in Kerala. Despite raising concerns with hospital officials, no action was taken, forcing him to publicly highlight the issue. The Health Department has since ordered an investigation, while the doctor's actions receive mixed support.

Doctor's FB post on delayed surgeries at Thiruvananthapuram MCH sparks row

While he later deleted his social media posts, he stood by his remarks and stated that he was unconcerned about reperc-ussions.

Urology HOD alleges equipment shortage at TVM Medical College, DME denies claims

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Thiruvananthapuram medical college scrambles for explanation after Urology head’s social media lament

Harris Chirakkal’s Facebook post spoke of cancelling a 23-year-old boy’s surgery at the eleventh hour. He cited a lack of equipment required for the procedure at the hospital

Kerala govt doctor’s post on equipment shortage triggers row, probe ordered

A senior doctor at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College revealed in a now-deleted Facebook post that surgeries were delayed due to equipment shortages, and patients often had to purchase supplies themselves.

Doctor's disclosure on equipment shortage at Kerala govt hospital sparks row, probe ordered

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 29 (PTI) A senior government doctor’s disclosure regarding shortage of surgical equipment and delays in surgeries at the state-run Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital has triggered a controversy in Kerala, prompting the Health department to order an inquiry. Haris Chirakkal, head of the Urology department, had highlighted the issue in a strongly worded Facebook post, which he later deleted.However, speaking to rep…