Karnataka Government to Recruit 200 Doctors and Hire 1,000 on Contract to Address Medical Shortage
Karnataka's Health Minister U.T. Khader announced plans to fill 200 vacant doctor positions through direct recruitment and engage approximately 1,000 doctors on a contract basis to address critical shortages in the public healthcare system. The state faces a shortage of 1,290 MBBS doctors, 924 specialist doctors, and 892 nurses, with approval already obtained from the Finance Department. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state, including incentives for doctors willing to serve in remote and difficult areas.
Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader announced a comprehensive recruitment plan to address significant medical personnel shortages in the state's public healthcare system. The government will fill 200 vacant doctor posts through direct recruitment via the Karnataka Examinations Authority and engage around 1,000 doctors on a contract basis. Contract MBBS doctors will receive ₹60,000 monthly salary, while postgraduate doctors will earn ₹1.10 lakh, with an additional ₹15,000 monthly incentive for those serving in remote villages and border areas. The government also plans to recruit 400 pharmacists, 400 nurses, and 400 laboratory technicians. Additionally, the minister announced measures to address medicine shortages, disease management for Kyasanur Forest Disease and snakebites, and the formation of expert committees on eye care, mental health, and oral health.
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Government to recruit 200 doctors, hire 1,000 on contract, says Khader
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