In a candid exchange between Health Minister Veena George and Kasaragod college student Mohammed Ali Jouhar, questions about the prolonged construction of Kasaragod Government Medical College unfolded.
Jouhar, voicing the concerns of many, questioned the minister on the decade-long construction delay compared to the swift establishment of a multispecialty hospital. Minister Veena George, acknowledging the sentiments, explained the timeline, stating, “Son, they only laid the foundation stone in 2013. The work started in 2016 when K K Shailaja was the Health Minister.”
The discussion delved into healthcare facilities, with Jouhar highlighting disparities compared to other medical colleges. Minister George responded by citing initiatives such as creating posts for neurologists, inaugurating a cath lab, and starting a nursing college. However, concerns persisted about the medical college’s slow progress.
Minister George clarified the need for hospitals within a 10km radius for a medical college, citing challenges in Kasaragod where the closest hospital is 25-50km away. Despite this, she affirmed the government’s commitment to the project.
The dialogue touched on the contentious issue of the minister’s scheduled hospital inauguration, with George denying it and hinting at opposition. Jouhar emphasized the contrast between the swift private hospital establishment and the prolonged medical college construction.
In the midst of the exchange, Minister George invited Jouhar to visit the functioning cath lab in Kanhangad. The discussion revealed the complexity and challenges surrounding healthcare development in Kasaragod, echoing the broader concerns of the community.
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