Punjab govt to hand over appointment letters in health deptt

Chandigarh, Aug 29 (UNI) The Punjab Government would hand over appointment letters to 440 selected candidates in the department of health and family welfare.

This was disclosed today by Health Minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla while listening to the grievances of the public at a 'Sahyog' camp in the office of BJP here.

Giving details, she said that 40 block extension educators and 400 multipurpose health workers (male) would be given appointment letters for which the Cabinet has already given its nod.

Referring to the health facilities in the state, the Minister said that besides strengthening the existing health services, 147 posts of specialists including drug inspectors, lab assistants and chemical analysists would be filled on priority in the health department. The process has already been initiated in this regard.

Spurious drug and medicines worth Rs 85 lakh had been seized from the chemists during various raids conducted by the Health Department, she said. Ultra sound centres and doctors indulging in malpractices of determining the sex of a child or indulging in female foeticide were being constantly monitored and strict action would be taken against them, she assured.

As many as 36 complaints were received during the 'Sahyog' camp. While two were redressed on the spot, the remaining were sent to the respective departments for immediate action.

Deputy Speaker Satpal Gosain was also present along with the Health Minister.

UNI