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Goa CM Rules Out Doctor's Suspension Day After Health Minister’s Viral Video Berating Him Sparks Uproar
- On Saturday, June 8, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane berated and suspended Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, the CMO at Goa Medical College and Hospital, during a surprise inspection.
- The suspension followed a complaint alleging Dr. Kuttikar refused treatment to a senior patient on a public holiday, prompting the minister’s direct intervention amid criticism.
- A viral video showing Rane confronting Dr. Kuttikar sparked widespread condemnation from medical associations like GARD and IMA, who demanded revocation of the suspension and a public apology.
- On Sunday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant reviewed the situation and announced that Dr. Kuttikar would remain in his position while an impartial investigation is conducted, emphasizing the government’s dedication to maintaining high-quality healthcare.
- The incident ignited protests by medical staff in Panaji demanding an apology, inquiry, and an end to VIP culture, highlighting tensions over power abuse and professional respect in Goa’s health sector.
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Goa Medical College Erupts in Protest: Doctors Demand Public Apology from Health Minister
Goa Medical College Erupts in Protest: Doctors Demand Public Apology from Health Minister On Monday, a massive protest erupted at Goa Medical College as doctors, Heads of Departments, interns, and medical students voiced their anger against Health Minister Vishwajit Rane. They demanded a public apology and an end to VIP culture in hospitals, following an incident where Rane was accused of disrespecting senior doctor Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar.Medical …
Massive Uproar after Goa Health Minister Berates, Suspends Medical Officer, Doctors Demand Apology
Panaji: Protesting against the recent incident where the State Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane, berated a senior doctor from Goa Medical College and Hospital and ordered his suspension, the doctors...
On Saturday, a video of Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane went viral in which he was seen getting angry at a senior doctor at GMCH and immediately ordered the suspension of the doctor. This incident happened during the minister's surprise inspection. It was told that the minister had received a complaint on phone that a doctor was refusing to treat a patient and misbehaved.
Day after video of Goa health minister berating doctor causes uproar, Chief Minister Sawant steps in: ‘Appreciate tireless efforts…’
The row began on Saturday when Rane visited the hospital for an inspection and received a complaint against the CMO for allegedly refusing an injection to a patient.
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