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

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Jun 29) 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 reporters on Sunday, he maintained that his concerns were valid.