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Thiruvananthapuram Hospital Struggles with Staff and Safety Issues

11/11/2025

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Story summary

Sree Avittom Thirunal Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram faces staff shortages and bed shortages, despite claims of progress in Kerala's healthcare.
Patients face safety hazards from rats and snakes at the hospital.
Bed shortages force caregivers to rest outside.
In Saskatchewan, Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill announced the opening of 40 new acute care beds.
Opposition MLA Keith Jorgenson criticized the government for not addressing staff shortages that led to emergency department closures.

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Story summary

Sree Avittom Thirunal Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram faces staff shortages and bed shortages, despite claims of progress in Kerala's healthcare.
Patients face safety hazards from rats and snakes at the hospital.
Bed shortages force caregivers to rest outside.
In Saskatchewan, Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill announced the opening of 40 new acute care beds.
Opposition MLA Keith Jorgenson criticized the government for not addressing staff shortages that led to emergency department closures.