Goa CM reverses doctor’s suspension amid row over health minister reprimanding him

A day after Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane ordered the immediate suspension of the chief medical officer of Goa Medical College and Hospital, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Sunday that no such action will be taken against the senior doctor.

In a video circulated on social media on Saturday, Rane can be seen arriving at a hospital ward and reprimanding Rudresh Kuttikar. The minister had received a complaint against the chief medical officer for allegedly refusing an injection to a patient, he later said.

“I am suspending you,” Rane can be heard telling Kuttikar. “You just understand one thing, you are dealing with me.”

On Sunday, Sawant said he had “reviewed the issue” at Goa Medical College and discussed it with Rane.

“I want to assure the people of Goa that Dr Rudresh Kuttikar will not be suspended,” said the chief minister. “The state government and our dedicated medical team remain fully committed to ensuring the highest standards of healthcare for every citizen.”

I have reviewed the issue at Goa Medical College and held discussions with the Health Minister. I want to assure the people of Goa that Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar will not be suspended.

The State Government and our dedicated medical team remain fully committed to ensuring the highest…— Dr. Pramod...

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