Criticism against any government comes from the departments that have to deal directly with the people. The health department is one of the foremost among them. It is natural for people to blame the govt, especially those in charge of that department, when undesirable things continue to happen in this department, which deals with people's lives. Medical malpractices, attacks on health workers in hospitals, cases of patients dying without timely treatment, lack of sufficient doctors and nurses, non-availability of even essential medicines in government hospitals etc. have become frequent occurrences in the health sector of the state.

At the same time, the number of patients approaching government hospitals is increasing every year. Accordingly, the lack of expansion in the scope of facilities leads to constant conflicts in this sector. The most important of these issues is that there are not enough doctors and nurses in government hospitals. Hospital overcrowding has become a serious problem, with many health workers taking unauthorized leave. The last ultimatum has to be given to address this issue. The government has warned that all health workers, including doctors and nurses, who are on unauthorized leave will be dismissed if they do not return to work by June 6.

The government has issued an order giving an ultimatum to those who have gone on vacation in a situation where epidemics are spreading and disease-related suffering is increasing due to rains and floods. It is reported that more than a thousand people are on leave. The director of the health department and the director of medical education have been instructed to take further action regarding them. In addition, medical and paramedical heads have also been asked to submit reports on long-term absenteeism. It is no secret that doctors, nurses and others go to work abroad after taking the statutory five-year leave. The government should allow such people to stay abroad and instead try to hire new doctors and nurses here.

PSC recently conducted the written exam for Assistant Professor grade after eight years. Even though it is listed, the interview test has yet to start. PSC is conducting the interview of doctors for PH centers. When hundreds of doctors are leaving medical colleges and other hospitals every year, the failure of the government and PSC to make appointments accordingly is inexcusable. Unless the PSC processes are expedited and the appointment of new doctors is made possible, this issue is likely to remain unresolved. Similarly, it is also a fact that many of the doctors who receive PSC's advice memo are not interested in joining government service as before. The main reason for this is that their service conditions and wage rates are very low. Therefore, the government should consider making timely reforms in that regard as well.