Why are doctors in Andhra refusing promotions? Here’s why
1 week ago

Why are doctors in Andhra refusing promotions? Here’s why

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: A rising number of government doctors are refusing promotions, a trend that has drawn serious concern from Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav. The issue became evident during the recent promotion process for District Coordinators of Health Services, where 50 out of 85 eligible doctors declined the promotion, despite six existing vacancies and two more expected soon. Doctors are eligible for DCHS promotions if they have at least three years of service as Civil Surgeon Specialists and at least two years remaining before retirement. Reasons and reluctance Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav has ordered a detailed inquiry to understand why doctors are increasingly rejecting promotions in both secondary and tertiary healthcare.

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Work pressure, verbal abuse discouraging doctors from taking up promotions, says govt. doctors’ body
1 week ago

Work pressure, verbal abuse discouraging doctors from taking up promotions, says govt. doctors’ body

The Hindu  

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SCs, STs are being willfully denied promotions in Health Dept. in Kalaburagi, says mahasabha
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SCs, STs are being willfully denied promotions in Health Dept. in Kalaburagi, says mahasabha

The Hindu  

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7 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh: Medical staff frustrated with targets

Deccan Chronicle  

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Lowering qualifying marks to favour private colleges in Andhra Pradesh
7 years, 11 months ago

Lowering qualifying marks to favour private colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

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