The Arunachal Pradesh Government has transferred nine specialist doctors to hospitals and community health centres across the state to strengthen healthcare services and improve access to specialist medical care. The transfers have been implemented with immediate effect following approval from the competent authority, according to an order issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare on July 27.
Transfers Aim to Improve Specialist Healthcare Access
The transfer order includes specialists from the departments of Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Pathology. The initiative is intended to ensure a more balanced distribution of specialist doctors across districts and improve the availability of quality healthcare services, particularly in underserved areas.
The Health and Family Welfare Department stated that the transfers have been made in the interest of public service to enhance healthcare delivery across the state.
Nine Doctors Shifted to New Postings
As per the order, Dr Ojing Tayeng has been transferred from District Hospital, Yingkiong, to District Hospital, Likhabali, while Dr Inan Lollen has been moved from District Hospital, Boleng, to District Hospital, Basar.
Dr Martum Jokik has been transferred from District Hospital, Koloriang, to Community Health Centre, Chowkham, and Dr Rita Mena has been shifted from District Hospital, Anini, to Zonal General Hospital, Tezu.
Dr Tana Jesy Tara has been transferred from Community Health Centre, Doimukh, to Community Health Centre, Sagalee, while Dr Deepa Yudik Taba has been moved from Community Health Centre, Seijosa, to District Hospital, Anini.
Dr Surat Nabam has been shifted from Community Health Centre, Pake Kessang, to Urban Community Health Centre, Itafort. The order also transfers Dr Nang Neeta from Zonal General Hospital, Aalo, to District Hospital, Namsai, and Dr Kago Aring from General Tadar Zonal General Hospital, Ziro, to Zonal General Hospital, Tezu.
Department Directs Immediate Compliance
The Department of Health and Family Welfare has directed all concerned authorities and the transferred doctors to comply with the order immediately to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted healthcare services.
The notification was issued under the signature of Pawan Kumar Sain, IAS, Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Important Highlights
- Arunachal Pradesh has transferred nine specialist doctors to hospitals and community health centres across the state.
- The transfers involve specialists from Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Pathology.
- The initiative aims to improve the distribution of specialist doctors and strengthen healthcare services in underserved areas.
- The transfer order has been implemented with immediate effect following approval from the competent authority.
- The Health and Family Welfare Department has directed immediate compliance to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
