Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Dismiss Doctors Absent for Over a Year
The health minister of Andhra Pradesh, Satya Kumar Yadav, has warned that doctors who have been absent from work for more than a year without any notice will be dismissed.
He mentioned that during the previous government's term, many doctors were absent for up to four years, which affected the quality of healthcare.
The minister also said that the attendance of doctors has improved by 8% in the last 19 months, but the quality of medical services still needs improvement.
He advised doctors to provide good treatment to patients.
The health department plans to monitor hospitals and doctors in real time.
Some hospitals like Visakhapatnam, Anantapur, and Vijayawada have performed well in providing outpatient services.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister warns of dismissal for doctors absent for over a year without intimation.
Attendance of doctors and health staff has improved by 8% in the last 19 months.
During the previous government's term, many doctors were absent for 2 to 4 years, affecting healthcare quality.
Doctors who fail to report to work within the given time will be surrendered to the directorate of medical education.
Health authorities are advised to initiate disciplinary action against absent doctors after taking an explanation.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav
- What
- Warning of dismissal for doctors absent for over a year without intimation
- When
- Review meeting held on Friday
- Where
- Vijayawada
- Why
- To improve healthcare services and attendance of doctors
- Minister
- Satya Kumar Yadav
- Attendance Improvement
- 8% in 19 months
- Absence Period During YSRC Term
- 2 to 4 years
- Termination Norm
- Absent for more than a year
- Patient Satisfaction
- 60 to 70%
- Top Performing Hospitals
- Visakhapatnam, Anantapur, Vijayawada