Wed Jun 25 11:34:30 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article based on that summary:
**Summary:**
The Tamil Nadu government’s Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH&PM) has suspended three staff members, including a duty doctor, from the Upgraded Primary Healthcare Centre (UPHC) in Melvisharam near Arcot. This action was taken because the staff were absent during working hours when the Health Minister, Ma. Subramanian, made a surprise visit at 8 AM. A show cause notice has also been issued to the Arcot Block Medical Officer (BMO) as they are responsible for ensuring staff attendance.
**News Article:**
**Tamil Nadu Health Minister’s Surprise Visit Leads to Staff Suspensions at Primary Healthcare Center**
RANIPET, June 25, 2025 – Three staff members of the Upgraded Primary Healthcare Centre (UPHC) in Melvisharam, near Arcot, have been suspended for being absent during working hours, according to the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH&PM) of the Tamil Nadu government.
The suspensions, which include the duty doctor, a nurse, and another employee, followed a surprise visit by Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ma. Subramanian, to the UPHC at approximately 8:00 a.m. today. During the visit, the Minister discovered that no staff members were present, despite the facility being scheduled to open at 8:00 a.m. A few patients, including a pregnant woman were found waiting to see a doctor. The center is supposed to be open every day except Sunday between 8 AM and 3 PM.
In addition to the suspensions, a show cause notice has been issued to the Arcot Block Medical Officer (BMO), who is responsible for ensuring the timely attendance of medical personnel and field workers at healthcare centers within the district. The notice was issued by the Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS).
This incident highlights the government’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare services and holding medical staff accountable for their responsibilities.
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