Kerala: Kannur's beloved 'two-rupee doctor' Rairu Gopal passes away at 80
's popular doctor,
Rairu Gopal
, known to provide health care services at a modest fee to people, died on Sunday. He was 80.
The doctor earned the sobriquet '
Two Rupee Doctor
' as he often took just that much as his consulting fee from patients. The doctor, who left his mark on the field of
healthcare services
, was honoured with the IMA award for the best family doctor in the state. During his career, the doctor provided his noble service to more than 18 lakh patients.
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Earlier today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described doctor Rairu Gopal "as the people's doctor," noting that his readiness to serve for such a nominal fee was a source of immense relief for poor patients.
"For half a century, he charged only two rupees for consultations, making healthcare accessible to all. His willingness to serve was a great comfort to countless patients," the Chief Minister said, according to the Public Relations Officer (PRO).
Doctor Gopal was known to start consultations from 3 am in a manner that was convenient for students and workers alike. Seeing hundreds of patients daily. For many patients he was more than a doctor as he often provided them with the care of a father or brother.
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