Over 8,000 posts of doctors vacant: health minister

The Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen informed Parliament that over 8,000 posts of doctors remain vacant at different hospitals across the country. Responding to queries, he said the government is spending 70% of the medical and surgical requisites allocation on providing drugs free of cost to patients at government hospitals and health centers. He added that nearly 27 types of drugs are being provided free at community clinics, prioritizing health care for marginalized people.