Health Minister Demands Accountability from Negligent Doctors

On November 17, 2025, the Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, Satya Kumar Yadav, has ordered a comprehensive review of doctors' performance across the state. At a meeting held at the Secretariat, the Minister expressed concern over complaints received about doctors' absence from hospitals, particularly in teaching hospitals, district and area hospitals, and community health centers.

The Minister has directed strict disciplinary action against any doctors or paramedical staff found negligent or irresponsible in providing care to patients. Officials have been instructed to closely monitor the number of outpatients attended to by each doctor daily and submit detailed reports.

While the Minister said that doctors providing good medical services will be encouraged, he made it clear that there will be no leniency toward those who fail to fulfill their duties. The performance of administrators in teaching hospitals has also been deemed unsatisfactory, and their job charts will be examined.

Additionally, the Minister has directed officials to ensure that details of cancer treatments provided in private hospitals are properly reported through the notifiable registry, a practice that has been lacking in the past.