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Kerala's Health Minister K Muraleedharan faces criticism as multiple disease outbreaks occurred during his first month, leading to reminders of his past taunts about a 'cursed ruler' causing doom.
The move comes at a time when Kerala is witnessing a surge in several communicable diseases.
The Kerala Administrative Tribunal stayed Dr K J Reena's controversial transfer for two weeks, finding her argument about violating service rules prima facie sustainable. Further examination is required on other contentions.
Kerala's Health Minister defended Dr Reena's transfer, stating officials failing to implement decisions cannot continue, despite a tribunal stay.
A patient showing suspected Ebola symptoms has been isolated in Kerala, with authorities assuring no immediate cause for panic and taking all precautionary measures while awaiting test results.
The Health Minister cited a communication breakdown with the Director of Health Services, Dr Reena, as the reason for her transfer, stating she withheld crucial test results.
Kerala faces political conflict over Nipah, with the opposition criticising the government's response as inadequate, while the Health Minister asserts proactive state-level management and refutes politicisation.
Health Minister Muraleedharan stated Dr Reena's transfer was disciplinary due to actions conflicting with the system, contradicting the official reason of completing three years in post and leave usage.
A Special Government Pleader, appointed amid controversy over representing a Sabarimala gold theft case accused, resigned. Devotees' concerns led to the decision, despite the minister defending the appointee's legal expertise.
A doctor was suspended pending an inquiry after a patient allegedly developed maggots in a surgical wound at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. The health minister ordered an investigation into the infestation.
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