Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Despite suffering from certain health complications, a doctor continued to serve patients at a government hospital in Odisha's Gajapati district.

Brajaraj Kar, a doctor at Ramgiri primary health centre (PHC) in Gajapati, has received appreciations from the state government for his remarkable service to people.

Kar, who is now suffering from some infection-related complications, did not avail any leave. He continued to attend patients at the PHC.

Kar even provided service to the patients and wrote prescriptions for their medication while he was being administered saline and injections at the PHC.

"Around 15,000 people depend upon this PHC for healthcare service. I am the lone doctor in this health facility. Many...