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4,724 Nurses Appointed in Tamil Nadu
1 Nov
Summary
- Nearly 95% construction complete on Tiruchi's new super-speciality block.
- 4,724 nurse vacancies across Tamil Nadu are being filled.
- Strict attendance monitoring for contract sanitation workers implemented.
Construction on Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital's new six-storey super-speciality block in Tiruchi is almost complete, with 95% of the ₹110 crore project finished. Health Minister K.G. Arunraj indicated that the facility will be open to the public shortly, pending inauguration by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
The State Assembly recently announced healthcare projects for Tiruchi district totaling ₹102.05 crore, including a new nursing college, a maternal and child healthcare building, a neonatal unit, and upgrades to sub-health centers.
In response to complaints about hospital amenities, particularly in the maternity ward, the Minister stated that measures are being taken to strictly monitor the attendance of outsourced sanitation workers. This aims to improve hygiene and service delivery.
Addressing a significant shortage of nurses, the state has issued appointment orders for 4,724 vacancies statewide. Furthermore, 284 super-speciality medical posts are being created and filled to alleviate the shortage of specialist doctors.
