J&K: Health Minister suspends 3 doctors for dereliction of duty at DH Kulgam

Srinagar, Dec 8 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Sunday suspended three doctors for dereliction of duty at the District Hospital Kulgam in south Kashmir.
During the surprise inspection, the Minister found three doctors absent from duty and suspended them immediately for dereliction of assigned duties, an official spokesman said.
Taking strong note of this irresponsible and unprofessional behaviour of doctors, the Minister maintained that absenteeism and neglect of duty would not be tolerated at all.
She said the healthcare staff, particularly doctors, must uphold their commitment to patient welfare and adhere to their professional responsibilities.
The Minister also took on spot assessment of medical care services being provided at the facility.
She also interacted with patients and their attendants and took on-spot feedback from them about the status of medical care facilities being provided at the hospital.
The Minister toured different sections of the hospital including the emergency unit, surgical ward, general wards and other facilities.
She also interacted with staff of the hospital and took detailed appraisal from them about the services being provided to the public at this facility.
The Minister took note of several issues of the hospital and assured the staff that the facilities at this hospital would be further strengthened by improving staffing levels and ensuring that medical professionals are always available to meet the needs of the people.