Major reshuffle in UP medical department, 51 CMOs transferred

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued an order to transfer 51 chief medical officers in the state. New CMOs have been appointed in 27 districts.

In a major rejig, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday transferred 51 chief medical officers, including state capital Lucknow's CMO Dr Sanjay Bhatnagar. In an official order, the state government has posted new CMOs in 27 districts. Dr Sanjay Bhatnagar, who was till now the CMO of Lucknow, was removed within a year of his posting. He will be replaced by Dr Manoj Agarwal.