Opposition Slams Kerala Govt Over Surgical Blunder at Alappuzha Medical College

• Opposition targets Kerala government after a surgical instrument was found in a woman's abdomen five years post-surgery at Alappuzha Medical College.
• Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleges government hospitals are mismanaged, citing Usha Joseph's case as the latest victim.
• Congress MP K C Venugopal highlights frequent medical negligence, stating the government's 'number one in healthcare' claim is false.
• Allegations surface that medical authorities are attempting to cover up the incident instead of taking remedial measures.
• Health Minister Veena George has ordered an inquiry and suspended medical officials involved in the surgery.