Health Minister K.G. Arunraj and Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar presented appointment orders to 59 nurses at Kanniyakumari district collectorate on Friday.
Addressing the event, Mr. Arunraj said that the government has been taking various measures to fill long-standing vacancies in various hospitals across the State. Accordingly, 4,724 nurses had been selected by the district administrations across the State for vacant posts. Of this, 1,810 applications were received from Kanniyakumari district alone and appointment orders have been issued for 59 qualified nurses, he
added.
Earlier Mr. Arunraj and Mr. Rajesh Kumar inspected facilities at Government Kanniyakumari Medical College and Hospital (KKGMCH) in Asaripallam.
During the inspection, the Ministers instructed the doctors and nurses to record the details of the treatment provided to the outpatients, including prescribed medicines in the Health Management Information Unit. They also reviewed outpatient records and treatment methods provided at the hospital.
Addressing the media after the inspection, Mr. Arunraj appreciated the initiatives taken by KKGMCH administration for ensuring adequate seating facilities in waiting areas and implementation of token system in laboratory sample collections. He said that similar initiatives would be implemented in other districts.
Appointment orders issued to 59 nurses in Kumari
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