Archive · 9 Aug 2025

Kannur's 'Two-Rupee Doctor' Passes Away After 50 Years of Care

Kannur's 'Two-Rupee Doctor' Passes Away After 50 Years of Care

In Kannur, India, a beloved doctor named Dr. Rairu Gopal, also called the 'two-rupee doctor,' has passed away.

For 50 years, he charged only a tiny amount for his medical advice, making healthcare affordable for many people.

He opened his clinic very early each day to help people who work during the day, never wanting to make a lot of money from his practice.

He followed his father's advice, who was also a doctor, that medicine should not be used to make money.

Dr. Gopal's clinic was a simple place where he helped many people, and he never wanted to make it bigger or more expensive.

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