Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Doctor Criticizes Kerala Medical College Conditions After Patient Death
A doctor in Kerala is speaking out because a patient died, and he believes it happened because the hospital wasn't taking good care of people.
He said the patient had to lie on the floor instead of a bed, which is not a good way to get better.
The doctor also said there aren't enough important tools for doctors to do their jobs, like surgeries.
This means some people have to wait a long time for help.
The hospital says the patient's family's claims are not true.
Other politicians are also blaming the people in charge of the health system.
The doctor thinks that just building more hospitals won't help if the ones we have aren't working well.
A senior doctor criticized the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after a patient's death.
Dr. Haris Chirakkal stated the deceased patient was made to lie on the floor, calling the situation 'uncivilized'.
The doctor also highlighted a shortage of surgical equipment leading to postponed surgeries and patient suffering.
The patient's family alleged medical negligence, which the hospital's medical superintendent denied.
The opposition blamed the state government and Health Minister for the patient's death.
- Who
- Dr. Haris Chirakkal (senior government doctor) and the family of deceased patient Venu.
- What
- A senior doctor criticized the poor conditions and alleged medical negligence at the Government Medical College Hospital following the death of a patient who was reportedly made to lie on the floor.
- When
- The patient, Venu, died on Wednesday night; the doctor's criticism was made on Saturday.
- Where
- Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Why
- The doctor cited issues like patients lying on the floor and a shortage of surgical equipment as evidence of inadequate treatment and uncivilized conditions, which he believes are detrimental to patient care.
Doctor's Concerns
Hospital and Government Response
Patient Treatment Conditions
Doctor's Concerns
Dr. Haris Chirakkal stated that patients, including the deceased Venu, are being made to lie on the floor, calling the practice 'uncivilized' and worse than when he was a student in 1986.
Hospital and Government Response
The hospital's medical superintendent denied the family's allegations of medical negligence.
Medical Equipment and Services
Doctor's Concerns
Dr. Chirakkal highlighted a shortage of surgical equipment leading to postponed surgeries and patient suffering. He believes building more medical colleges is pointless if existing ones lack proper facilities and tertiary care.
Hospital and Government Response
The Congress-led UDF opposition blamed the state government and Health Minister Veena George for the patient's death, implying systemic failures.
- Deceased Patient
- Venu, a native of Kollam, who was undergoing treatment for a heart condition.
- Hospital
- Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Criticizing Doctor
- Dr. Haris Chirakkal, Head of Urology Department.
- Key Issues Raised
- Patients lying on the floor, shortage of surgical equipment, postponed surgeries, medical negligence allegations.
- Opposition's Stance
- Blame on the state government and Health Minister for the death.
