Doctors stage sit-in protest at Kakching
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, November 14 2022:
As part of the on-going agitation in pursuance of the eight-point demand of All Manipur Health Services Doctors' Association, doctors working in Kakching district staged a sit-in protest at Community Health Centre (CHC), Kakching complex on Monday.
Speaking on the sidelines of the protest, District Surveillance Officer Dr Kh Gopeshwor contended that their demands will not only benefit the present doctors but also future doctors.
The demands included rectification of improper line of promotion of doctors, increasing retirement age of doctors up to 65 years, creation of director general post for the four health service sectors, implementation of 7th central pay commission recommendations, effective transfer and posting policy, making MHS Doctors eligible for promotion to the highest post by virtue of their seniority, implementation of proposed MHS Rules, 2020 and amendments and provision of allowances for posting in risky and difficult area, he informed.
While drawing the attention of CM N Biren and health minister Dr Sapam Ranjan, he expressed hope that the government authorities will honour their demands.