Chennai to hire 60 doctors on contract, councillors demand permanent posts
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced plans to recruit 60 doctors on a contractual basis to address critical shortage of doctors at Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWC) across the city. However, councillors have urged that the appointments be made on a permanent basis rather than temporary contracts.
The Urban Health and Wellness Centres, inaugurated two years ago by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin under the Union Government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme, were intended to enhance primary healthcare delivery in urban areas. Each centre was envisioned to have a full-time doctor, a nurse, and support staff to serve local communities. However, many centres in areas such as Manali, Madhavaram, KK Nagar, and Kodungaiyur still function without doctors, leaving patients to rely on overcrowded primary health centres and government hospitals.
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