CHENNAI: The State Health and Family Welfare department has initiated strong disciplinary action against staff at the Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital for Women and Children after a bribery complaint surfaced, prompting the suspension and removal of several personnel.

Addressing reporters on Thursday, Health Minister Ma Subramanian confirmed that nine staff members have been dismissed, four medical personnel suspended, and show-cause notices issued to four nurses for allegedly demanding bribes from patients for services that are meant to be free.

"Accepting money from the public or taking any form of bribe is completely unacceptable. The government has acted firmly to protect patients and uphold ethical standards," he said.

The minister added that Chief Minister MK Stalin monitored

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