Reserve PG seats for MBBS graduates serving at PHCs, government doctors tell U. T. Khader
Government doctors in Mangaluru have requested that the Health Minister reserve postgraduate seats for MBBS graduates serving in primary health centres. They also advocated for salary increases and better incentives to address staffing shortages in rural healthcare facilities.
Why it matters
Addressing these demands is critical for improving healthcare access and retention of medical professionals in underserved rural areas.
Government doctors have told Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader here on Monday that reserving seats in postgraduate course for MBBS doctors serving in government healthcare centres will draw many MBBS graduates to serve in primary health centres (PHCs) and other government healthcare centres in the State.
The report neutrally summarizes the meeting between government officials and medical staff, presenting the arguments of both sides.
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