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Rajasthan Doctors to Protest Health System Shortages
24 Sep
Summary
- Doctors protest today in Jaipur for increased medical officer recruitment.
- State plans only 600 posts, but 4,000+ medical officer roles are vacant.
- Protesters demand recruitment for at least 2,000 posts with a fixed timeline.
Doctors in Rajasthan are preparing to protest at Swasthya Bhawan in Jaipur on Friday, advocating for a significant increase in medical officer recruitment. They aim to raise the number of advertised posts from the proposed 600 to at least 2,000. This action is driven by the reported vacancy of over 4,000 medical officer positions across the state's health facilities.
The protesting medical professionals, including unemployed graduates, plan to wear formal attire with aprons and stethoscopes to emphasize their commitment. They argue that the current recruitment proposal represents the lowest number of advertised positions in over a decade, despite critical shortages in primary, rural, and remote health centers.
Demands include expediting the recruitment process for at least 2,000 medical officer posts within a set timeframe. The Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 exam is also targeted for a December 13 date to ensure timely appointments and bolster essential medical services. The Health Minister noted that applications for 600 posts are open from September 14 to October 13, and the department is reviewing overall doctor requirements.
