Muhammad Lateef
Srinagar, Apr 13 (KNS): At least eight doctors from two hospitals in Pattan were either promoted, transferred or have resigned from their posts in last six months but the authorities have utterly failed to come up with the alternative to ensure the patients don’t suffer.

The patients as well as the attendants told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that eight doctors including surgeons, medical officers and gynecologists were promoted, transferred or have reigned from their posts in Sub District and Trauma hospital Pattan.

However, they said that authorities have failed to fill the posts in the hospitals, causing immense hardships to them. “We are facing immense hardships due to the dearth of doctors in the hospitals at Pattan,” they said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Amid dearth of doctors, the doctors are being forced to work in the twin hospitals, thus causing hardships to the patients.

The locals said one of gynecologist posted at Pattan has also been tasked to join duties at DH Baramulla for few days in a week.

They appealed the authorities to look into the matter and fulfill their demands.

Meanwhile, Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Kunzes Dolma told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the doctors will be posted to the hospitals soon after the culmination of Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

She said that there was shortage of doctors at Medical Colleges as well and the doctors will be deputed after MCC. (KNS)