Kerala's healthcare model under scrutiny: Doctor alleges equipment shortage

A ground report from Kerala reveals a crisis in the state's renowned healthcare system. A doctor at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and Hospital has alleged a shortage of medical equipment, leading to delayed surgeries. Patients have come forward with testimonies of being asked to pay for equipment repairs. Health Minister Veena George has assured action, while Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the doctor of tarnishing the state's image. The opposition has criticised the government's response, accusing it of targeting the whistleblower.