Exclusive: Karnataka tackling COVID-19 crisis well with private health sector, says Dr Sudarshan Ballal

Bengaluru: Rapidly rising COVID-19 cases have left states struggling to cope with a surge in patients necessitating more doctors, nurses and paramedics.

With the COVID-19 vaccination development still in early stages with no progress till the end of the year, doctors and scientists have been left to work tirelessly, day and night.

Asianet Newsable spoke to Dr Sudarshan Ballal, chairman of Manipal Hospitals about Karnataka's response to the pandemic and how the government can help lessen the burden on doctors during this crisis. Let’s watch as to what he has to say.