Doctors posted in Karaikal but serving in Puducherry to be reassigned immediately: Lieutenant Governor

Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan announces measures to strengthen Karaikal Government Hospital, including reassigning medical personnel and improving facilities.

Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan outlined a series of measures and directives aimed at strengthening the Karaikal Government Hospital. Among the key decisions, he directed that doctors, nurses, and medical personnel who were originally posted at Karaikal but are currently serving in Puducherry under the ‘service placement’ system should be immediately reassigned to Karaikal.

A press statement released from the Lieutenant Governor’s office in Puducherry, citing the vacancy issues in Karaikal GH, said Mr. Kailashnathan emphasised that restoring the assigned medical workforce to Karaikal would improve healthcare services in the region.

He also suggested that postgraduate medical students benefiting from government financial aid should be required to serve in government hospitals for one year after completing their studies, after which they may be offered contract-based employment in government medical institutions.

Further, Mr.Kailashnathan instructed officials to expedite the approval and contract processes for the proposed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), AYUSH hospital, and outpatient facilities under the Central government scheme. To improve medical services, he recommended collaboration between Karaikal Government Hospital and JIPMER-Karaikal. Additionally, he suggested that corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds could be utilised to improve hospital infrastructure.

Highlighting the need for regular maintenance of medical equipment, Mr.Kailashnathan advised officials to implement an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) to prevent disruptions in healthcare services. He also directed that repairs to the hospital’s roofs, walls, and toilets be completed before the monsoon season. Stressing the importance of public trust in healthcare services, he underscored the need to improve quality of service at the hospital.