270 Assistant Surgeon, 1,590 Paramedics posts vacant in Kashmir: Minister
Srinagar: Kashmir's healthcare infrastructure seems to be struggling with operational challenges, with over 1,800 positions of Assistant Surgeons and Paramedics currently lying vacant, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday.
While responding to queries raised by MLA Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani over the availability of healthcare professionals, the Minister revealed that 270 posts of Assistant Surgeons and 1,590 posts of paramedics remain unfilled in the Kashmir Division.
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“Out of the total sanctioned strength of 1,736 Assistant Surgeons, 1,466 are in position and 270 are lying vacant in Kashmir. Regarding paramedical staff, out of the 4,218 sanctioned strength, 2,628 are in position and 1,590 are vacant,” said Itoo.
The data has raised concerns over the shortage of staff in hospitals and health centres across the region. Acknowledging the gap, the Minister stated that the department had made appointments in the last two years to address the issue.
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