Telangana health minister, Damodar Rajanarasimha, has instructed officials to ensure that all district hospitals are adequately staffed to prevent disruptions in work. The minister and district collector reviewed the performance of government hospitals in Asifabad. The collector was directed to take immediate measures to ensure that all government hospitals in the district have full medical staff. The hospitals have reportedly been facing staffing issues following recent general transfers.
In light of the increase in seasonal diseases, additional measures, such as requiring overtime work and cancellation of doctors’ leaves, are being considered. The minister also ordered officials to ensure the availability of medicines in hospitals.