Assam: Asha Workers Protest Doctor Transfers, Fear Healthcare Consequences at Margherita

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MARGHERITA: ASHA workers of Margherita staged a protest today against the transfer of doctors from Margherita FRU/Civil Hospital to other hospitals in the state, expressing grave concerns over the impact on healthcare services in the greater Margherita region.

Gathering at Margherita FRU/Civil Hospital premises, ASHA workers strongly opposed the transfer of Dr Keshab Goswami, the only Radiologist, and Dr Namrata Sonowal, a Microbiologist, from the hospital citing that their absence would severely affect diagnostic and treatment facilities. The ASHA workers emphasized that the gynaecology and maternal care services in the greater Margherita region heavily relied on Margherita FRU and the expert doctors.

“We have submitted a memorandum to the Margherita Co-District Commissioner and Margherita MLA Bhaskar Sharma urging the immediate cancellation of the transfer orders and appeal to the Assam Government for the urgent recruitment of new doctors, particularly in the obstetrics and paediatrics departments, so as to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for the people residing at Margherita Co-District area,” said Jyoti Gogoi, President of Assam State ASHA Union, Tinsukia district committee.

The protest highlights the growing concern over the shortage of doctors at Margherita FRU/Civil Hospital, as locals fear that the transfer of specialists will worsen the already strained healthcare system.

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