Relief for contract staff in Health Dept. as Andhra govt. responds to demands positively

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a series of measures to address long-pending service-related issues of contract employees in the Health and Medical Education departments, providing relief to radiographers, nurses and other staff working in Primary Health Centres (PHCs).

A press statement on Friday said responding positively to the demands made by the Contract Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC), Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav directed officials to resolve the issues and the Department Secretary G. Veerapandian and Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu conducted reviews and subsequently issued orders on various matters concerning contract employees.

A special concession has been granted to contract radiographers and radiographic technicians exposed to radiation hazards during their duties. Eligible staff working in X-ray and radiology departments of teaching hospitals will be entitled to 30 days of compulsory special leave after completing every 11 months of service.