Health Minister gets 'surgery' shock?
Telangana Health Minister Dr.C .Laxma Reddy got surgery shock during the question hour. He didnot get shock from the raging opposition but from his own member. V.Srinivas Goud from Mahabubnagar during Question Hour in the assembly questioned the Health Minister on private hospitals performing needless surgeries and when the government will bring an end to it.
He said “During a visit to a hamlet in my constituency , I saw that eight of the 14 men from that village as well as some children had unnecessary surgeries, including appendectomies. I also know of many hapless women who had their uterus removed even when there was no need for such a drastic surgery ,“
Much to the embarrassment of the Health Minister he questioned “What are the provisions in the law to prevent such money-making by private hospitals? Has any action been taken against such hospitals so far?“
He pointed out saying “I brought these issues twice to the notice of the principal secretary of the health department but no action has been taken so far,“
Minister Laxma Reddy agreeing with the MLA said “We have taken action against such hospitals,“ and added “The Medical Council of India has taken action against eight hospitals for discrepancies.The health department also took action.“