Archive · 23 May 2025
AP CHOs' Strike Enters 25th Day; Demand Action
Community Health Officers (CHOs) in Andhra Pradesh are on strike for 25 days, asking the government to address their issues.
They want a pay raise and to have their jobs made permanent.
They also want the government to restart the EPFO program for job security.
The CHOs play a key role in providing healthcare services.
They have submitted a request to the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to resolve their problems.
A previous promise to resolve the issues made by the Special Chief Secretary for Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare has not yet been fulfilled.
APMCA workers' strike has entered its 25th day.
CHOs demand a 23% pay enhancement, similar to other NHM employees.
Regularization of services is pending for those with six years of service.
Union leaders submitted a representation to Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
CHOs play a key role in Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) program.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Mid-level Health Providers/Community Health Officers
- What
- Strike and demands for pay raises and job security.
- When
- Since April 10, 2025. Article dated May 23, 2025.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To resolve long-standing issues related to pay and job security.
CHO Demands
Government Stance
Pay Raise
CHO Demands
CHOs demand 23% enhancement on par with other NHM employees.
Government Stance
Government response or stance is not mentioned in the article.
Job Regularization
CHO Demands
CHOs want regularisation of services for those who completed six years of service.
Government Stance
Government response or stance is not mentioned in the article.
EPFO Revival
CHO Demands
CHOs want the revival of EPFO for their job security.
Government Stance
Government response or stance is not mentioned in the article.
- Strike Duration
- 25 days
- Organization
- Andhra Pradesh Mid-level Health Providers/Community Health Officers Association (APMCA)
- Key Issues
- Unresolved grievances and low pay
- Specific Demand
- Demand for 23% pay enhancement
- Strike Start Date
- April 10