A.P. Health Minister orders action against doctors and staff for remaining absent from duties
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav ordered officials to take disciplinary action against doctors and department staff who have been absent from their duties for an extended period, according to a September 21, 2026 report. At a review meeting in Mangalagiri, the Minister emphasized that employees must obtain government doctor certification for illness and required leave, rejecting medical certificates from private practitioners.
The shortage of staff led to significant delays in processing files, with only 40% of the 4,410 cases brought to the Minister's attention being resolved. In cases of individual inaction, the Minister stated that an explanation should be sought and disciplinary action taken if necessary. The Minister stressed that no file should remain pending for more than two days.
A dashboard to monitor file status will be developed, and the Minister ordered the resolution of 493 unauthorized absences within three months. Officials present included Principal Secretary G. Veerapandian, Joint Secretary Ronanki Gopalakrishna, and Drug Control Administration Director General Arun Babu.
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