No plans to privatise public health sector, says K.Muraleedharan
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has denied allegations that the state government intends to privatize the public health sector. He clarified that the government plans to utilize corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to support infrastructure development in government hospitals.
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The statement addresses public concerns regarding the future of state-funded healthcare and the role of private funding in public services.
Refuting reports that the State government is planning to usher in privatisation in the public health sector, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said that the State government only plans to make use of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds of major corporates for the construction of new buildings in government hospitals. “Fake news is being spread that the government is planning to privatise the health sector. If all the government hospitals are privatised, can I occupy the chair of Health Minister? Can any democratically elected government think like that? My statement was that CSR funds can be used for constructing buildings. We need not give anything in return,” he said.
The article reports on a government official's rebuttal of rumors, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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