Unauthorized Absence From Duty: 385 doctors among 432 medical staff issued termination order in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: In a stringent view, 385 doctors among 432 medical personnel in Kerala have been terminated from service by the State Health Department for unauthorized absence from duty for years, amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Confirmation to this effect has been given by Health Minister K K Shailaja on October 17 through a press release.
The doctors dismissed from service include probationers and confirmed medical officers. Besides, 20 nurses have also been removed from service for the unauthorized leave, while health inspectors, pharmacists, filarial inspectors, nursing assistants, dental hygienists, lab technicians, radiographers, optometrists, hospital attendants, record librarians, PHN tutor, and clerks have also been removed from the rolls.
The Minister clarified that despite being given several opportunities, these employees did not show any inclination to join duty following which it was decided to dismiss them.
The government had issued several circulars and public notices seeking the unauthorized absentees to report back on duty. However, only a few have responded to such calls. Consequently, directions were issued to the health department to identify such staff who have kept away from work for years and take strict disciplinary action against them.
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