Sack ad-hoc doctors skipping rural postings: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the health ministry to sack the ad-hoc basis appointed doctors who are not willing to stay in their rural postings.
The prime minister gave the directive when the leaders of Swadhinata Chikitsak Parishad (SCP) met her at the 18th founding anniversary of their organisation at Gono Bhaban in the city.
She said the health ministry should stop the salaries and other allowances as well as promotions of the doctors if they are not interested in staying at their rural postings.
“Some doctors who are posted in rural areas come to the city showing lame reasons. They return to the post once a month to draw their salary and allowances. It must be stopped,” she said.
Hasina asked Health Minister A F M Ruhal Haque, who was present on the occasion, to check negligence on the part of the doctors and take necessary effective action immediately.
She mentioned that doctors who were appointed on ad-hoc basis should be posted at their respective upazilas or areas to confirm their presence in the workplace.
The PM said the SCP leaders have to make their organisation stronger so they can reach the services to people's doorsteps.
She held out the assurance that the Dhaka Medical College (DMC) will be made a full-fledged medical university in order to give better medical services to the people.
The PM further said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) will be the centre of excellence of the medical arena in the country.
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