Margherita ASHA Workers Protest Doctors Transfer
Dibrugarh: In response to the transfer of key doctors to other hospitals in the state, ASHA workers at Margherita FRU/Civil Hospital staged a protest on Saturday. The protestors expressed grave apprehensions about the negative impact the transfers would have on healthcare services in the region.
The protest centered around the transfer of Dr. Keshab Goswami, the only radiologist at the hospital, and Dr. Namrata Sonowal, a microbiologist. The workers emphasized that the absence of these two doctors would severely disrupt diagnostic and treatment services, which are essential for the community, particularly in specialized fields such as gynecology and maternal care.
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According to India Today NE, the ASHA workers submitted a memorandum to the Margherita Co-District Commissioner and local MLA Bhaskar, urging the immediate cancellation of the transfer orders. They also appealed to the Assam Government for the urgent recruitment of new doctors, particularly in the obstetrics and pediatrics departments, to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for the people of Margherita.
The protest highlights the growing concerns over staffing shortages and inadequate medical infrastructure in rural hospitals. Residents fear that with the transfer of specialists, the already strained healthcare system in Margherita will struggle to meet the increasing demands of the community.
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