West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee ordered an inquiry after a temporary worker at Ghatal government hospital alleged he was removed after being diagnosed HIV-positive and denied wages. The minister said HIV-based discrimination would not be tolerated and promised action if allegations are proved
Telangana has the lowest healthcare worker-to-population ratio in South India, according to the National Health Profile. The State faces a 27 per cent shortfall, with significant vacancies in doctors, nurses and support staff, raising concerns over rural healthcare delivery.
According to his family members, Pratap Ram had undergone a heart surgery in 2007 and a stent was implanted. But, since then he did not have any problem.
