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Himachal Govt Boosts Healthcare Staffing
14 Oct
Summary
- 650 assistant staff nurses hired in medical colleges.
- Recruitment for 1,300 additional nursing posts is ongoing.
- State aims to fill 90% of medical staff by Dec 2026.
Himachal Pradesh has made substantial progress in bolstering its healthcare sector, appointing 650 assistant staff nurses to medical colleges and the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties. Furthermore, hiring is actively underway for an additional 1,300 nursing posts across the state.
Beyond nursing roles, the state has issued appointment letters for 123 operation theatre assistants and 21 radiographers in the health department. Additional appointments include 117 assistant staff nurses in Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans, alongside ongoing recruitment for pharmacists, medical laboratory technicians, and other specialized medical personnel.
The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved the recruitment of 500 more assistant staff nurses for the health department. The government has set an ambitious target to fill 90% of all necessary medical, paramedical, and support staff positions in government medical colleges by December 31, 2026.
