Andhra Pradesh Health Crisis: PHC Doctors Demand Change

Primary Health Centre doctors in Andhra Pradesh have halted outpatient services since October 3 due to unresolved issues such as lack of promotions and fair in-service quotas for exams. The state health minister promised to address these demands, ensuring a 15% in-service quota for postgraduate specialty courses.

The doctors at Primary Health Centres in Andhra Pradesh have launched a protest, halting outpatient services since October 3. The move comes as a response to persistent issues like the absence of promotions, allowances, and fair service-related demands.

The Andhra Pradesh Primary Health Centre Doctors Association insists on a uniform 15% in-service quota for postgraduate courses across all specialties, a demand they want fulfilled for the next three years.

Health Minister Yadav has assured that these demands will be discussed with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Emphasizing the government's commitment, he announced potential solutions post deliberation.

(With inputs from agencies.)