Mangalore : State Minister for Health U T Khader visited District Wenlock Hospital for getting treated for his dental problem on Oct 22, Wednesday.
It was first of its kind that a Health Minister sat on the dentist chair and got himself examined by the doctors at the hospital.
Dr Rithesh and Dr Laveena examined the minister’s teeth problem and referred him for a root canal for a decayed tooth which can be repaired in next three sittings.
The minister’s visit as the patient to the government gives a message to general public to opt for government hospital for treatment.