A number of patients from Uddanam region in Srikakulam district, who have been suffering from mysterious kidney disorders, depend on several hospitals for dialysis. At least 40-50% of the patients in every private hospital are said to be non-locals. Medical hubThe increasing number of patients from neighbouring areas with every passing year has transformed the coastal city city as a medical hub. But after news of the kidney racket broke, we are disheartened to learn how these doctors and hospitals are fleecing the poor. “I brought my wife for a check-up at a private hospital here after she complained of chest pain.

Source: The Hindu May 14, 2019 19:59 UTC