This story is from August 2, 2020

Covid-19 battle: Private doctors offer to work for free in Karnataka's Haveri

Private doctors in Haveri are offering their services for free at the district Covid-19 hospital, setting an example amid a litany of complaints in parts of Karnataka about private practitioners and hospitals dilly-dallying or charging high rates.
Covid-19 battle: Private doctors offer to work for free in Karnataka's Haveri
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HAVERI: Private doctors in Haveri are offering their services for free at the district Covid-19 hospital, setting an example amid a litany of complaints in parts of Karnataka about private practitioners and hospitals dilly-dallying or charging high rates.
The entire fraternity of private doctors in Haveri district is ready to treat patients at dedicated government hospitals and Covid Care Centres without any expectations of remuneration or perks.
Eight doctors are already serving in the district hospital.
Over 570 doctors, including Ayush practitioners, are registered under the Private Medical Establishment Act (KPME) in Haveri and all of them want to support the district administration’s Covid-19 efforts. “It is our prime responsibility to help the government to overcome this health crisis. We met the district health officer and gave our consent to work. We don’t want any remuneration. In fact, the government should use that money for medical requirements,” said Dr Basavaraj G Veerapur.
Dr Mruthyunjaya Turkani, president of the IMA Haveri unit, echoed the sentiment. “Better to use our service at government Covid hospitals or centres instead of reserving beds at private hospitals in the district,” he said.
District health officer Dr Rajendra Doddamani confirmed that private doctors had volunteered to work without charge. “We have accepted their offer and are ready to provide all the facilities they need to work in isolation wards,” he said. Additional deputy commissioner S Yogishwar also praised the doctors’ initiative.
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