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Kerala Orders Inquiry Into 48-Year-Old’s Death at Thiruvananthapuram MCH

Hospital leaders reject negligence, citing comorbidity risks that ruled out an angiogram.

Overview

  • Venu, 48, was admitted with chest pain on November 1 and died on November 5 after being moved to the ICU and suffering cardiac arrest.
  • A voice message he recorded alleging neglect and bribery circulated widely, intensifying public outrage over his care.
  • His family filed formal complaints with the Chief Minister and the Health Minister and indicated plans for legal action.
  • Health Minister Veena George requested a detailed report from the Directorate of Medical Education to determine what happened.
  • The superintendent said angiography was avoided due to diabetes, hypertension, prior stroke and elevated creatinine, as Youth Congress protests at the hospital led to two arrests and a local MP called for an FIR.