Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Kerala Health Sector Under Fire Amidst Two Deaths; Congress Alleges Negligence
Two people, a new mother named Shivapriya and a heart patient named Venu, have died in government hospitals in Kerala.
Their families and a political leader from the Congress party say these deaths happened because the doctors and hospitals were not careful enough.
They believe the hospitals made mistakes that led to these precious lives being lost.
The new mother's family thinks she got a bad sickness at the first hospital she went to after giving birth.
The heart patient's family says he didn't get the right medicine when he needed it.
Because of these sad events, people are protesting and asking for answers.
The head of the health department has asked for a special look into what happened to the new mother to find out the truth.
This situation has caused many people to worry about the care they receive in government hospitals.
Congress leader KC Venugopal alleges Kerala's health sector has become a 'killing system' due to medical negligence, citing two recent deaths.
Shivapriya (26) died of a post-delivery infection after being treated at SAT Hospital and Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital.
Shivapriya's family claims she contracted a serious infection from SAT Hospital, leading to her death.
Venu, a heart patient, died at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, with his family alleging denial of timely treatment and a lack of angiogram.
The Health Minister has ordered an investigation into Shivapriya's death, while protests have been held by the family, locals, BJP, and Congress.
- Who
- Shivapriya (26), Venu (heart patient), their families, KC Venugopal (AICC General Secretary), Health Minister Veena George, BJP workers led by V Muraleedharan, and Congress workers.
- What
- Two deaths, Shivapriya from a post-delivery infection and Venu from alleged lack of timely treatment for a heart condition, have led to accusations of medical negligence and a 'killing system' within Kerala's government hospitals by the Congress. Investigations have been ordered, and protests have been staged.
- When
- Shivapriya died on Sunday. Venu died on the preceding Wednesday. The allegations and protests occurred subsequently.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital and SAT Hospital in Kerala.
- Why
- Congress alleges medical negligence and systemic failures in the health sector. Shivapriya's family alleges infection from SAT Hospital. Venu's family alleges denial of treatment and a crucial angiogram. The Health Minister ordered an investigation to determine the causes.
Congress and Family Allegations
Government/Hospital Stance (Implied)
Health Sector Performance
Congress and Family Allegations
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal alleges the Kerala health sector has become a 'killing system' due to medical negligence, citing the deaths of Shivapriya and Venu as 'government-sponsored murders'. He claims senior doctors' indifference and the administration's protective stance towards staff contribute to these failures.
Government/Hospital Stance (Implied)
The Kerala Health Minister has ordered an investigation into Shivapriya's death, seeking a report. While the hospital authorities at SAT Hospital deny Shivapriya contracted the infection there, the focus is on investigating the circumstances of her death.
Shivapriya's Death
Congress and Family Allegations
Shivapriya's family alleges she died from a serious infection contracted at SAT Hospital. They claim indifference from senior doctors led to her death and protest against the lack of proper treatment. The family and locals, supported by the BJP, staged protests demanding justice.
Government/Hospital Stance (Implied)
Shivapriya was initially treated at SAT Hospital after childbirth, discharged, re-admitted with worsening symptoms, and then transferred to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. The Health Minister has ordered a probe, implying a need to ascertain the facts.
Venu's Death
Congress and Family Allegations
Venu, a heart patient, died at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital after his family alleged he was denied treatment and an angiogram was not performed for six days. His own voice message reportedly blames the hospital authorities.
Government/Hospital Stance (Implied)
The Health Department is reportedly taking a stand to protect the staff accused in Venu's death, according to KC Venugopal. No direct statement from the hospital regarding Venu's case is provided in this article.
- Deceased (Shivapriya)
- Shivapriya (26), wife of Manu
- Deceased (Venu)
- Venu from Panmana, Kollam
- Location
- Kerala, India (specifically Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital and SAT Hospital)
- Shivapriya's Childbirth Date
- October 22
- Shivapriya's Discharge Date
- October 25
- Shivapriya's Re-admission Date
- October 26
- Date of Shivapriya's Death
- Sunday (implied shortly before the article's publication)
- Date of Venu's Death
- Wednesday (prior to Shivapriya's death)
