Doctor ends life in Thoothukudi
An Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia at Government Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital has died by suicide at his residence. Local police are investigating the incident, and the report includes contact information for mental health support services.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing crisis of mental health and burnout among medical professionals.
An Assistant Professor at Government Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital ended his life at his house here on Tuesday night.
Police said Navaneetha Prabhu, 39, an Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia, allegedly ended his life at his house in Third Street, Bryant Nagar, under Thoothukudi South Police Station limits around 9 p.m.
He was rushed to the hospital by his family members, but doctors there declared him ‘brought dead’.
His wife Poornima, also a doctor, is working with V.O.C. Port, Thoothukudi.
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