Mon Nov 04 14:39:32 UTC 2024: ## Doctors’ Association Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Address Staffing Crisis in Public Hospitals

**Chennai, November 4, 2024:** The Doctors Association for Social Equality (DASE) has called on the Tamil Nadu government to address the critical shortage of doctors in public hospitals by implementing several key measures.

DASE General Secretary, G. R. Ravindranath, highlighted the increasing workload on existing doctors due to unfilled positions, resulting in compromised patient care. He urged the government to immediately release the original certificates and experience certificates to Non Service Post Graduates (NSPG) who have completed their bond period.

Furthermore, Ravindranath emphasized the need to conduct the previously announced Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) examination to fill the 2,500 vacant assistant surgeon positions. He proposed that those who have completed MD/MS and are currently serving in the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine should be posted to government medical college hospitals and other public hospitals upon clearing the MRB exam.

DASE also advocated for the abolition of 24-hour duty for government doctors, citing the detrimental impact on their well-being. Finally, the association demanded the formation of an expert committee to ensure fair and equal opportunities for both service and non-service candidates in postgraduate admissions.

These recommendations aim to alleviate the strain on public healthcare facilities and ensure equitable access to quality medical services for all citizens.

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