Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha on Tuesday greeted all the doctors on the occasion of National Doctor's Day. He said the contribution of the doctors in strengthening in Telangana's healthcare infrastructure was exceptional.

In a release here, Raja Narasimha praised the efforts of doctors in strengthening the state's health system and providing better medical services to the people. He stated that the doctors as true warriors who work day and night even in the most difficult situations like Covid and save people's lives. On the occasion, the Minister reminded that they are supporting doctors in every way.

"Doctors in government hospitals are being notified about various job opportunities. Last year, approximately 430 positions for civil assistant surgeons and 45 for assistant professors were successfully filled. In response to dentists' longstanding desire for employment, a notification has been released for the recruitment of 48 dental surgeons. Additionally, announcements have been made for the hiring of 607 assistant professors in government medical colleges. Over the past 18 months, around a thousand doctors have received promotions," he noted.

The Minister also mentioned that construction has commenced on Osmania Naya Hospital, an issue that has concerned doctors for many years, and that the stipends for junior doctors and the honorarium for senior residents have been increased by 15 percent. He reiterated that the State government is committed to providing ongoing support to doctors in the future.