A man, who was brought to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital with a heart attack and unbearable chest pain, died on the fifth day without receiving proper treatment or care. This incident is not only heartbreaking but also points with concern to the serious limitations in our public health system. Venu, an autorickshaw driver from Kollam and the father of two school-going daughters, had sent a voice message to his friend shortly before his death, expressing his sadness, disappointment and anger. The content of this audio message can cause embarrassment for all of us who proudly speak about the 'Kerala Model' in the health sector. Despite several achievements, the increasing frequency of such deaths in government hospitals is worrying.

With full respect for the invaluable services

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