GUWAHATI: As Assam has been witnessing an outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), with more than a 100 positive cases being reported, the state health and family welfare department has decided to cancel all leaves of government doctors, nurse and paramedical staff till September 30.
This was announced by state health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, June 6 during a press conference.
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“Doctors, paramedical staff and all health officials will not be able to avail any leaves till September 30, including casual leaves. They will also not be allowed to serve from a different place than their place of posting. It be considered as criminal dereliction of duty,” said Sarma.
He added that the department will file FIR against those doctors, nurses and other health workers who are not found stationed at their place of posting till September 30.
Sarma further announced that in case of emergency, doctors and paramedical staff will have to approach deputy commissioners of respective districts to avail any leave.
“Since this is the peak season for JE, we will have to remain vigilant till September 30 and take all necessary measures to prevent the disease,” mentioned Sarma.
