Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Goa Health Minister Apologizes Amid Doctor Protests
The Health Minister in Goa got angry at a doctor and the doctors got upset.
The doctors protested, wanting the Minister to say sorry publicly and reverse his actions.
The doctors' group also wants an end to special treatment for some patients and want cameras banned in patient care areas.
The Minister said he was sorry online but also wants the doctors to go back to work.
Goa Health Minister apologized for berating a senior doctor.
Doctors protested at Goa Medical College and Hospital.
Doctors demanded a public apology and suspension revocation.
The Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) issued an ultimatum.
The Health Minister appealed to doctors to return to duty.
- Who
- Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD).
- What
- Doctors protested and demanded a public apology after the Health Minister berated a senior doctor; the Minister subsequently apologized on X.
- When
- Protests began on Monday morning following the incident.
- Where
- Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH)
- Why
- Doctors protested due to the suspension of a doctor and demanded a public apology from the Health Minister.
Doctors/GARD
Health Minister
Response to Incident
Doctors/GARD
Demand a public apology and revocation of the suspension of Dr. Kuttikar and an end to VIP culture.
Health Minister
Apologized for harsh words and appealed for doctors to return to duty.
- Health Minister
- Vishwajit Rane
- Doctor involved
- Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar
- Demand
- Public apology and revocation of suspension.
- Protesting Group
- Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD)
- Minister's Response
- Apology on X (formerly Twitter)
Sources
Goa CM Sawant reverses health minister's doc suspension amid outcry
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Goa health minister apologises to doctor, says ‘emotions overtook my expression’ - Telegraph India
"Deeply Regret": Goa Minister Apologises Amid Protests After Viral Video
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GMCH doctors demand personal apology from health minister, halt protest for a day