Karnataka to Hire 1,000 Doctors to Boost Healthcare System
Karnataka to hire 1,000 doctors to boost healthcare, resolve medicine shortages, and add 350 new ambulances, says Health Minister UT Khader.
In a significant move to overhaul and strengthen the medical infrastructure across the state, the Karnataka Cabinet has officially approved the recruitment of 1,000 doctors. The announcement was made by Health Minister UT Khader during a press conference held in Ballari on Sunday.
Immediate Steps to Fill Vacancies
Recognizing the urgency of the healthcare gap, Minister UT Khader revealed that the state is not waiting for the entire recruitment process to conclude before taking action. To ensure that patient care does not suffer, the government has granted permission to hire doctors and essential staff on an outsourced basis as an interim measure.
The Minister highlighted that progress is already underway, noting that 250 doctors have already been appointed through direct recruitment. He also issued a strict directive regarding the functioning of Primary Health Centres (PHCs), stating that all staff members must be mandatorily present and on duty to serve the public.
Addressing Infrastructure and Supply Gaps
Beyond the recruitment of medical professionals, the state government is targeting two other critical areas of public health: medicine availability and emergency transport.
- Medicine Shortages: Minister Khader assured the public that the current issues regarding the shortage of medicines will be completely resolved within the next two months.
- Ambulance Fleet: To improve emergency response times and patient transport, the state is taking active steps to purchase 350 new ambulances.
The Minister emphasized that the appointment of outsourced staff will be tailored to the specific requirements of individual districts, ensuring that resource allocation is based on actual local needs.