A video showing a hospital worker at Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital (GMKMCH) accepting a bribe from a patient's relative has gone viral on social media.The footage captures the worker taking a patient on a stretcher into an elevator, then demanding ₹100 from the family.While the worker initially denied receiving the money, he later accepts it.The hospital administration has launched an investigation, identifying the worker as Thangaraj.An inquiry was conducted, and a report was sent to the hospital dean, who will decide on disciplinary action, including potential suspension.

The incident highlights systemic issues of corruption in public healthcare facilities, raising concerns about patient trust and ethical standards in medical institutions.

Authorities are under pressure to address such misconduct promptly to prevent similar incidents and maintain public confidence in healthcare services.