Ban on leave of all health dept employees

State Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao said keeping in view the national security situation, the state government has decided to impose a ban on the leave of all officers and employees working in the Health Department with immediate effect.

She said the decision had been taken to ensure continuity, efficiency and quick response of the health services.

Instructions have been issued to all Civil Surgeons and Chief Medical Officers of Haryana that they should not allow any leave to their subordinate employees, whether it is casual or pre-approved, till further orders. All officers/employees have been directed to ensure that no person leaves the district headquarters and remains present at their workplace. If any officer or employee is required to take leave in extreme circumstances, it would be mandatory to obtain prior permission from the Director General, Health Services.

She appealed to all health workers to perform their duties with loyalty and dedication.

All necessary resources and support would be provided by the government so that there was no hindrance in health services. She directed the officials to review the preparations of all hospitals and health centres and strengthen necessary arrangements.