A video has surfaced showing Pushpa, a hospital employee at the Government Medical College Hospital in Dindigul, accepting a bribe while prescribing medicine to an injured patient in the hospital’s sixth ward. The incident, which took place in one of the busiest hospitals in the region, has shocked the public, as the hospital handles over a thousand outpatients daily from Dindigul city and surrounding areas.
The Government Medical College Hospital, known for treating a wide range of ailments, including accidents and childbirth, had been previously recognized for its commitment to maintaining a corruption-free environment. However, this video, which went viral on social media, has raised serious concerns about the state of medical ethics at the hospital.
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Following the video’s circulation, the hospital authorities have taken swift action, suspending Pushpa and launching an investigation into the matter. This incident highlights growing concerns about bribery within the healthcare system, leaving the public questioning the efficacy of measures to prevent such practices.
The suspension of Pushpa follows widespread public outcry, with many expressing disbelief that such incidents could occur in a public healthcare institution. Authorities have assured that further actions will be taken in line with hospital policies.
(With inputs from Lokal App)
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