Painful wait: Agricultural student's agony forced Dr Haris to react against equipment shortage

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Dr. Haris Chirakkal, Head of the Urology Department at the Medical College, broke down emotionally after witnessing the pain of an agricultural college student. The student, suffering from a bladder stone, had arrived at the urology department for treatment three months ago. Coming from a financially struggling family, he had been advised to undergo surgery by a PG doctor, but couldn't make it on the scheduled date due to exams. He endured severe pain for three months and returned immediately after his exams. Dr. Haris admitted he scolded the young man and his father, but when the boy sat in front of him crying in pain, he could not bear it. He warned that delaying treatment for three months could severely affect kidney function.

Without placing him on the waiting list, Dr. Haris admitted the patient immediately and administered painkillers. The surgery was scheduled for Friday, but had to be postponed due to a lack of equipment.

Principal dismisses Dr. Haris's claims
Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Principal Dr. P.K. Jabbar has disputed the claims made by Urology Department head Dr. Haris regarding the treatment crisis due to equipment shortages. Dr. Jabbar denied the allegations, stating that there was no such issue with purchase orders being stuck, contrary to Dr. Haris's claims.

"After taking charge, I had examined files in every department. I checked the Urology files two days ago. I didn't find any pending applications," Dr Jabbar said.

This clarification comes after Dr. Haris repeatedly stated that he had informed the principal and superintendent about the lack of equipment for a year, but no action was taken. Dr. Haris said the Principal's lack of clarity might be because he is new to the role. He added that after taking charge, the Principal visited the Urology department and was briefed about the issues

Congress to stage protests in front of Medical Colleges
KPCC President Sunny Joseph announced that in protest against the government’s neglect of the healthcare sector, a demonstration and protest march will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in front of all government medical colleges across the state under the leadership of DCCs (District Congress Committees).