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Jammu & Kashmir appoints 335 medical officers to fill gaps in health services
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:16 PM
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The state government has selected 335 new medical officers and will deploy them to districts with doctor shortages, aiming to improve healthcare coverage.
The Jammu and Kashmir government announced the appointment of 335 medical officers to strengthen its public health system. The recruitment, reported by Kashmir Life, completes a recent drive to address the chronic shortage of qualified doctors in the union territory.
These officers will be posted in districts identified as having deficient medical staff, where patients often travel long distances for basic treatment. By placing doctors directly in underserved areas, the administration expects to raise the doctor‑patient ratio and reduce the burden on existing facilities.
Health officials indicated that the postings will begin within the next few weeks, following standard induction procedures. The move aligns with the government's broader objective of expanding primary healthcare access across the region.
The appointment comes amid ongoing efforts to improve health infrastructure, including the upgrade of district hospitals and the launch of tele‑medicine services, reflecting a sustained focus on public health delivery in Jammu and Kashmir.
These officers will be posted in districts identified as having deficient medical staff, where patients often travel long distances for basic treatment. By placing doctors directly in underserved areas, the administration expects to raise the doctor‑patient ratio and reduce the burden on existing facilities.
Health officials indicated that the postings will begin within the next few weeks, following standard induction procedures. The move aligns with the government's broader objective of expanding primary healthcare access across the region.
The appointment comes amid ongoing efforts to improve health infrastructure, including the upgrade of district hospitals and the launch of tele‑medicine services, reflecting a sustained focus on public health delivery in Jammu and Kashmir.