MP Dy CM prioritises doctor recruitment in remote areas
Bhopal, May 28
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Thursday directed officials to give top priority to the recruitment of doctors and specialist doctors in remote and underserved regions of the state.
Chairing a review meeting of the Public Health and Medical Education Department at the Mantralaya, Shukla said healthcare services must reach the last person in need.
He reviewed staffing, infrastructure projects, and hospital management during the meeting.
"Recruitment of doctors and specialist doctors in underserved and remote areas should be accorded the highest priority so that quality health services can reach the last person in need," Shukla said.
He also stressed the need for adequate nursing and paramedical staff.
Officials were asked to take concrete, results-oriented steps to strengthen healthcare services.
The meeting also reviewed the construction of nursing colleges, maintenance of hospitals, strengthening of laboratories, and availability of human resources in government health institutions.
During the meeting, Shukla also reviewed the approval process for posts at the Cancer Hospital in Sagar.
He directed officials to ensure timely reimbursement of additional expenditure in organ transplant cases under the CM Cares initiative.
The Deputy Chief Minister also asked officials to prepare a proposal for including cancer treatment packages under the 'Ayushman Bharat Scheme'.
"This will provide greater financial support to cancer patients and improve their access to quality treatment," he said.
Shukla further stressed that the departmental transfer process should be "transparent, simple and sensitive".
He directed officials to ensure adequate availability of doctors in tribal and remote areas.
He also said special consideration should be given in transfer cases involving serious illness, husband-wife postings, dependents with disabilities, widows, and abandoned women.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good intentions, but recruitment is only half the battle. In tribal areas, doctors often leave after a few months because of lack of facilities and security. Need to improve the whole ecosystem - housing, schools for their kids, proper medicines. Otherwise it's just a revolving door.
Transparent transfer process is key! In my village, the doctor posted there hasn't shown up in 6 months - he's on "deputation" in the city. Hope this directive actually means accountability. Also, good move on considering widows and disabled in transfers - that's real compassion.
Honestly, every state government says this. Implement karte hain toh pata chalega. But I appreciate the focus on cancer hospital in Sagar - central MP needs that badly. And including cancer in Ayushman Bharat will save thousands of families from bankruptcy. Let's hope execution matches intention. 🤞
Good step. But we also need to stop the 'neta-junta' culture where politicians interfere in postings. Keep it transparent like he said. And please, check the medicines stock - what's the use of a doctor without basic antibiotics and painkillers? Been there, seen that in my district.
As someone who works in healthcare policy, these are solid priorities. The organ transplant reimbursement under CM Cares is often overlooked but critical. However, I hope there's a monitoring mechanism - we've seen many such directives fade away after the press release. Accountability metrics are the real test.
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