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Afghanistan native Masoud Moslem, who is a research scholar at the Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, had sought treatment at the government medical college after he was bitten by an animal.
Families of the deceased are raising concerns about lack of communication and confusion during the fire incident
It is now alleged that five patients, Saneesh, Krishnankutty, Abdul Raheem, Omana Amma and Sreedharan died due to medical neglect following the fire
Shigellosis is a highly contagious intestinal infection caused by Shigella bacteria.
A fire broke out near the multi-speciality unit of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College on Tuesday
Key demands include the disbursal of salary arrears since 2016, the creation of additional doctor posts to manage patient load, and improvements to treatment facilities.
The association warned that the move could push doctors into physical and emotional distress and compromise the quality of care, as many are already working with limited facilities and inadequate staff.
The association warned that if government orders implementing the assurances are not issued within a week, it would resume stronger protest measures.
Joseph Paul (53), an autorickshaw driver underwent two surgeries in 2020.
The health minister pointed out that a similar medical negligence case, in which a mosquito forceps was found inside a patient, had been reported earlier at a private hospital.
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