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Keralam Minister Claims Medicine Shortage in Government Hospitals is Almost Resolved
- •Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan stated that the shortage of medicines in government hospitals has been almost completely resolved.
- •The minister rejected allegations of medical negligence, noting that an investigation revealed the concerned individual was not even admitted to the hospital.
- •Muraleedharan addressed protests in Kannur, confirming that doctors and staff appointed during the previous administration are still working and performing their duties well.
- •He alleged that the protests are politically motivated ahead of the Assembly session and stated he is ready with details and evidence for any adjournment motion.
- •The minister acknowledged that while haemophilia medicine arrived recently, another specific medicine for the condition is currently unavailable nationwide.
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Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan stated that the shortage of medicines in government hospitals has been almost completely resolved. He noted that supplies, including medicine for haemophilia, had recently arrived in the state.
Muraleedharan rejected allegations of medical negligence, explaining that an investigation revealed the individual in question was not even admitted to the hospital. He also stated that protests are occurring ahead of the Assembly session and mentioned he has all necessary evidence ready for it.
Addressing protests in Kannur, the minister clarified that he has not removed any doctor from Pariyaram Medical College since taking office. He emphasized that doctors and staff appointed during the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government are still working and performing their duties well.
