Young doctor dies by suicide in Karimnagar

Young doctor and public health advocate Dr Gautam Pasula died by suicide in Karimnagar on Monday. Family members and colleagues said he had been distressed after two unsuccessful postgraduate medical entrance attempts. HRDA Telangana mourned his death and recalled his healthcare advocacy.

Hyderabad: A young doctor working at a primary healthcare centre in rural Karimnagar and public health commentator, Dr Gautam Pasula, died by suicide on Monday.

According to family members and colleagues, Dr Gautam was distressed after failing to clear the postgraduate medical entrance examination for two consecutive years, which is believed to have contributed to the extreme step.

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Dr Gautam, who also served as the vice-president for Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association (HRDA), Karimnagar, was a vocal advocate for banning Paraquat Dichloride, the toxic weed killer, to prevent fatal poisonings among farmers and safeguard public health.

Senior office bearers of HRDA Telangana expressed grief and condolences on the tragic and untimely demise of Dr Goutham Pasula.

“Serving as a Medical Officer at a PHC on contract, he remained steadfastly committed to public healthcare and tirelessly advocated for healthcare reforms, doctors’ rights, and the dignity and welfare of the medical fraternity,” HRDA said.