Gujarat Homeopath Exposed: Garba-To-ICU PR Stunt Sparks Medical Ethics Row

A Gujarat doctor’s public-relations exercise to showcase her dedication to her profession has been exposed, drawing criticism from eminent Indian and international doctors. It has also raised questions about medical ethics besides misuse of social media to promote medical services.

Surat-based Dr. Kalpana Savani, one of the owners of Maate Hospital, which describes itself as a High-Risk Pregnancy Centre, was visible on several social media accounts that lauded her sincerity and commitment to her profession. She was videographed as a doctor enjoying and playing Garba. She then claimed to rush to her hospital after an emergency call to attend to a patient.

Several posts subsequently praised her commitment to her profession. She had claimed She rushed to the hospital from the Navratri Garba venue, booking a Rapido.

The doctor found praise in national media also. In video interviews, she said, “I received an emergency call from the hospital between approximately 12:30 am and 1 am during Navratri, I booked a Rapido and rushed to attend to a critically ill patient.”

The patient was described as a citizen from Bardoli and had been reportedly admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU).