Appoint interim DSHC chief: Docs’ body to govt

Hyderabad: The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) has urged the state govt to immediately appoint an interim in-charge commissioner of the directorate of secondary health care (DSHC) to ensure uninterrupted administration of the department.

This follows the retirement of the current commissioner of the DSHC — formerly known as the Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (TVVP) — on May 31.

In a press statement issued on Thursday, the association requested the govt to appoint the senior-most civil surgeon specialist as the in-charge commissioner based on vertical seniority. According to TGGDA leaders, such an appointment would help maintain continuity in governance and ensure experienced leadership for timely and effective administrative decision-making.

The association further stated that respecting seniority in appointments would help maintain harmony within the medical fraternity and boost confidence among govt doctors working in the secondary healthcare system across the state.

TGGDA leaders also stressed that any delay in appointing an interim head could disrupt the department's smooth functioning, which plays a crucial role in managing secondary healthcare services in Telangana.