Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Kerala Government Hospital Faces Probe Over Patient Death Amid Negligence Claims
A man named Venu went to a government hospital in Kerala because he had chest pain.
His family says the hospital didn't take care of him properly and made him wait too long for an important heart test called an angiogram.
They are very upset and say it was the hospital's fault he died.
The hospital, however, says they followed the rules and that Venu had many health problems, like diabetes and high blood pressure, which made the test dangerous to do right away.
Doctors also said they started other treatments and that the heart department took over his care.
A message from Venu himself, talking about being left alone in the hospital, has also surfaced.
The government's Health Minister is asking for a full report to figure out what happened, and the opposition leader is calling for serious action against the hospital.
Venu, a 48-year-old man from Kollam, died at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital after being admitted for chest pain.
His family alleges negligence, claiming a struggle to get timely attention and a delay in performing an emergency angiogram.
Hospital officials deny negligence, stating Venu had multiple risk factors making an immediate angiogram unsafe and that treatment followed established protocols.
A voice message from Venu detailing his experience in the hospital has circulated, adding to the controversy.
Health Minister Veena George has ordered an investigation, while the Opposition Leader has demanded a murder case be registered against hospital authorities.
- Who
- Venu (deceased patient), his family, Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital officials and doctors, Health Minister Veena George, Opposition Leader VD Satheesan.
- What
- A 48-year-old man named Venu died at a government hospital after complaining of chest pain, with his family alleging medical negligence and delay in treatment, while hospital officials deny these claims and cite the patient's multiple risk factors.
- When
- Venu was hospitalised on Saturday night and died sometime after. The family's allegations and the hospital's response occurred after his death.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Kerala.
- Why
- The family alleges negligence and lack of timely treatment, including a delayed angiogram. The hospital states treatment followed protocols and that an immediate angiogram was deemed too risky due to Venu's pre-existing conditions.
Venu's Family and Opposition Leader VD Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital Officials and Doctors
Timeliness and Appropriateness of Treatment
Venu's Family and Opposition Leader VD Satheesan
Venu's family alleges that they struggled to get timely attention, were told no duty doctor was available on Sunday, and were asked to wait for an outpatient ticket or appointment on Monday. They claim a cardiologist said an angiogram could only be done on Wednesday or Friday, and believe Venu did not receive proper and timely treatment for his chest pain.
Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital Officials and Doctors
Hospital officials state Venu was evaluated at the chest pain clinic, and doctors advised medical management instead of an immediate angiogram due to higher risk. They assert that treatment began with a blood thinner, and the Cardiology department took over. They also claim Venu had multiple risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, high creatinine, previous stroke/TIA) that made an immediate angiogram unsafe.
Allegations of Negligence
Venu's Family and Opposition Leader VD Satheesan
Venu's family alleges negligence and lack of proper treatment. Opposition leader VD Satheesan has demanded a murder case be registered against hospital authorities and states the incident highlights systemic failures.
Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital Officials and Doctors
The Medical College Hospital denies any negligence, stating that the patient received treatment as per protocols and based on reports from cardiology professors. The hospital superintendent affirmed that treatment was provided as per protocols.
- Deceased Patient
- Venu, 48, native of Kollam
- Hospital
- Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital (MCH)
- Admission Date
- Saturday night
- Alleged Cause of Death
- Delay and lack of proper treatment for chest pain
- Hospital's Counterclaim
- Patient had multiple risk factors making immediate angiogram unsafe; treatment followed protocols.
- Patient's Reported Statement
- A voice message from Venu, detailing his experience of lying unattended, began circulating.
- Government Action
- Health Minister Veena George has sought a detailed report from the Director of Medical Education. Family has filed complaints with Health Minister and Chief Minister.
- Opposition Demand
- Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan demanded a murder case be registered against hospital authorities.
Sources
Man dies of 'delay' in angioplasty at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
Kerala man’s death sparks medical negligence row; family, UDF blame state government
Health Department cannot escape responsibility of death due to lack of treatment at govt hospital: Kerala LoP
