GUWAHATI: Assam health minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed engagement letters to 728 staff nurses and 400 surveillance workers under National Health Mission today.
The ceremonial distribution of engagement letters was held at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital auditorium.
Speaking on the occasion, minister Sarma urged the newly engaged workers of the National Health Mission to devote themselves for the patients.
“There are many departments for jobs. But to work in the health department, one must possess the mentality to serve,” Dr. Sarma added.
2/6 In May 2016 when our Govt was formed, there was a huge gap in health care facilities as per IPHS norms. There was a gap of 3977 Allopathic Doctors & 3955 Staff Nurses.
Since May 2016, we’ve engaged 9389 healthcare service providers, out of which 1128 have been included today pic.twitter.com/ZdU81eASv3
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 31, 2020
He also revealed government’s aim of setting-up medical colleges in almost all the district headquarters of the state by 2025.
Dr. Sarma also outlined various initiatives of the government to develop the health sector of Assam.
1/6 GoA is committed to provide equitable, affordable & quality health care services.
Today, we are engaging 1128 health care service providers, including 728 Staff Nurses & 400 Surveillance Workers, to strengthen human resource in our health care system.#AssamHealthCare pic.twitter.com/AtZg8iFQ0e
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 31, 2020
