A.P. Health Minister orders action against doctors and staff for remaining absent from duties

Minister of Health, Medical, and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav on Monday (September 21, 2026) directed officials to take action against doctors and department staff who have remained absent from their duties for an extended period.

Taking part in a review meeting at the APIIC building in Mangalagiri, the Minister said employees should obtain certification from government doctors for illness and required leave, and that medical certificates and recommendations issued by private doctors will not be accepted.

The Minister issued the instructions when he was informed that shortage of staff caused inordinate delays in disposal of files. According to a release from the department, since the TDP-led NDA government came to power, 4,410 matters were brought to the Minister’s attention, most of which were related to transfers. Out of these, only 40% of the files were disposed of.