Health Minister Subramanian Slams Actor Ganja Karuppu over Doctor Shortage at Govt Hospital

Chennai: Following a recent protest by actor Ganja Karuppu over the alleged shortage of doctors at Porur Government Hospital in Chennai, Health Minister Ma Subramanian has responded strongly. Karuppu had claimed that no doctors were available during his visit to the hospital, sparking a public outcry. 

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Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a major turn of events, popular Tamil film actor Kanja Karuppu who is known for playing comedic roles, sparked a commotion at the Porur Government Hospital in Chennai on Tuesday. He staged a protest after patients were left waiting for hours without receiving any medical attention. As per the news reports, the incident unfolded when patients, who had arrived early in the morning around 7 am for treatment, found no doctors available to attend to them.

Minister Subramanian refuted the actor's claims, stating that there were indeed doctors present at the facility during the visit. According to the news reports, Mayor Priya also clarified the situation on her social media page, confirming that the hospital was staffed with medical professionals.

Speaking to TOI, after inaugurating new buildings and medical equipment at Tiruvallur Medical College and Hospital, Subramanian said, "Some people are out to defame govt hospitals, which offer free treatment to the poor."