Govt Doctors in UP Can Now Serve Until the Age of 70; Reappointment Process Begins
The health department has started issuing orders as officials say retaining senior doctors will improve care and ease pressure on hospitals.
- On Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak announced that government doctors in Uttar Pradesh can now be reappointed to serve until the age of 70, extending their tenure beyond the existing limit of 65.
- The Health Department is initiating the process to issue formal reappointment orders following Pathak's direction, aiming to leverage experienced senior medical professionals and strengthen healthcare delivery across state-run facilities.
- Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres across the state handle large patient volumes daily; extending experienced doctors' tenure aims to reduce operational pressure and improve medical consultation quality.
- Pathak highlighted that the policy specifically targets departments facing specialist shortages, ensuring experienced clinicians remain available to provide essential care, particularly within rural areas where access to medical professionals remains critical.
- By retaining seasoned staff through reappointment, the Health Department expects to enhance service consistency and address critical staffing gaps, bolstering the state's broader effort to strengthen public healthcare delivery.
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Uttar Pradesh government doctors will be eligible to continue serving until the age of 70 through reappointment. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said the move will help retain experienced doctors, strengthen specialist services and improve healthcare services in the state.
UP govt doctors can now serve till 70 through reappointment: Dy CM
Lucknow, Sep 8 (PTI) Government doctors in Uttar Pradesh will now be able to continue providing services through reappointment until the age of 70, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said on Tuesday. Pathak — who also holds the health portfolio — said the move is aimed at further strengthening government healthcare services in the state. […]
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a major decision to improve healthcare services. On the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, the Health Department has initiated the process of issuing an order for reappointment of doctors after retirement until the age of 70. This will provide relief to hospitals.
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