The proposed change will provide eligible and experienced doctors with an opportunity to continue their services for an additional five years. The government has begun the process of formally implementing the revised age limit.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said the Provincial Medical and Health Services cadre is the principal medical cadre of the Health Department and includes medical officers and specialist doctors. These doctors serve in government hospitals as well as community health centres and primary health centres.
Pathak said allowing qualified and experienced doctors to serve until the age of 70 would enable patients to directly benefit from their long experience. The increase in the reappointment age limit is expected to help patients by ensuring better treatment through experienced doctors.
The shortage of doctors in the state has been a recurring concern. Increasing the reappointment age limit is expected to help address the shortage of doctors in hospitals by retaining experienced medical professionals.
The government also believes that the continued availability of experienced doctors will benefit hospitals. Their presence could support specialised check-ups, patient examinations and treatment. The decision is also expected to help increase the availability of doctors in rural areas.
According to Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, the process of issuing an order at the level of the Additional Chief Secretary has already begun. The government is focusing on ensuring the availability of experienced doctors not only in hospitals in cities but also at community health centres and primary health centres.
The move is aimed at making experienced doctors available in these areas and could help address the shortage of medical professionals while improving access to specialised healthcare services.
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