Assam: ASHA workers protest against transfer of doctors from Margherita Civil Hospital

The ASHA workers of Margherita FRU/Civil Hospital staged a protest on Saturday against the transfer of key doctors to other hospitals in the state, expressing grave concerns over the impact on healthcare services in the region.

Gathering at the hospital premises, the protesters strongly opposed the transfer of Dr. Keshab Goswami, the only Radiologist, and Dr. Namrata Sonowal, a Microbiologist, citing that their absence would severely affect diagnostic and treatment facilities. They emphasized that the gynaecology and maternal care services in the greater Margherita region heavily rely on the hospital and the expertise of these doctors.

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The ASHA workers submitted a memorandum to the Margherita Co-District Commissioner and local MLA Bhaskar, urging the immediate cancellation of the transfer orders. They also appealed to the Assam Government for the urgent recruitment of new doctors, particularly in the obstetrics and paediatrics departments, to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for the people of Margherita.

The protest highlights the growing concern over staff shortages and inadequate medical infrastructure in rural hospitals, as locals fear that the transfer of specialists will worsen the already strained healthcare system.