Doctors absent for over a year to be dismissed: AP Minister Satya Kumar Yadav
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-01-13 12:15 GMT | Update On 2026-01-13 12:16 GMT
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Doctors who remain absent from duty for more than a year without informing authorities will be terminated from government service, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has warned.
The minister made it clear that strict action would be taken against doctors who fail to report to work even after an appointment or transfer. He said such doctors will be referred to the Directorate of Medical Education and will face disciplinary proceedings following an explanation.
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