Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Kerala Health Minister Accuses Opposition of Sabotaging Govt Hospitals
In Kerala's Assembly, the Health Minister accused the opposition of trying to destroy government hospitals.
The opposition, however, claimed that the health sector is in a crisis, citing instances of medical negligence.
The minister countered by saying that the health sector has improved significantly in the last 10 years.
The opposition walked out of the Assembly, feeling they were not given a chance to respond.
The government has provided some financial aid to victims of medical negligence.
Both sides have different views on the state of the health sector.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George accused the opposition of trying to sabotage government hospitals.
Opposition MLAs claimed the health sector is in crisis, citing instances of medical negligence.
The minister stated that the health sector has improved significantly in the last 10 years.
The opposition walked out of the Assembly, feeling they were not given a chance to respond.
The government has provided Rs 2 lakh interim relief to some victims of medical negligence.
- Who
- Kerala Health Minister Veena George and opposition MLAs, including P C Vishnunadh and V D Satheesan
- What
- Allegations and counter-allegations regarding the state of government hospitals in Kerala
- When
- January 28, during an Assembly session
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Opposition claims health sector is in crisis, government alleges opposition aims to sabotage hospitals
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Date
- January 28
- Key Figures
- Veena George (Health Minister), P C Vishnunadh (Opposition MLA), V D Satheesan (Leader of Opposition)
- Allegations
- Opposition claims health sector in crisis, government alleges opposition aims to sabotage hospitals
- Government Actions
- Provided Rs 2 lakh interim relief to some medical negligence victims
- Opposition Actions
- Walked out of Assembly, cited instances of medical negligence
- Government Claims
- Health sector improved significantly in the last 10 years
- Opposition Claims
- Health sector is in a dilapidated condition and on a 'ventilator'