Punjab Govt to recruit 1,000 medical officers in largest hiring drive in decades - Video
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In a major boost to the state’s healthcare infrastructure, the Punjab Government has decided to recruit 1,000 Medical Officers (MBBS). The decision was revealed during a meeting held between Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul, Director Health Services Dr. Hitinder Kaur, Director PHSC Dr. Anil Goyal, and representatives of the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA).
Talking to Medical Dialogues, Dr. Akhil Sarin, President of PCMSA, stated, “Notably, this is the largest round of recruitment of medical officers held over the last few decades. PCMSA firmly believes that this move will significantly strengthen the general emergency and specialist services alike at various public healthcare facilities of the state.” “It also showcases the persistent positive engagements between the government and PCMSA over the last couple of years on the issue of regular and time-bound recruitment of Medical Officers, effectively aimed at bolstering the public healthcare services of the state,” he added.
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Dr. Garima Soni
BDS, MDS(orthodontics)
Dr. Garima Soni holds a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from Government Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and an MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) specializing in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre. At medical dialogues she focuses on dental news and dental and medical fact checks against medical/dental mis/disinformation