Kerala Health Sector Under Scrutiny: Minister Challenges Critics

Kerala's Health Minister, Veena George, has claimed deliberate attempts to tarnish the image of the state's healthcare system, implicating the opposition Congress-led UDF as primary culprits.

In an effort to counter criticism, George expressed her willingness to engage in a discussion with the UDF about the health sector, urging Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan to participate.

This comes amid protests sparked by the death of a woman due to a building collapse at Kottayam Medical College, as well as reported deficiencies in surgical equipment at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, with some media also allegedly involved in the smear campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)