Chandigarh, May 8 – Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao said keeping in mind the current tense situation with Pakistan and the situation arising from the point of view of national security, 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 clarified that this decision has been taken to ensure continuity, efficiency and quick response of health services in the state. The Health Minister said in this hour of crisis, the health system of the state should remain fully active so that any emergency can be dealt with and necessary medical facilities can be made available to the general public immediately.
Under this, 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, then it will be mandatory to obtain prior permission from the Director General, Health Services, Haryana. No employee will be allowed to go on leave without prior permission.
The Health Minister said we all have to work in unity at this time. The Health Department is the backbone of the state and it is most important for it to remain active in a situation like war or emergency. She appealed to all health workers to perform their duties with full loyalty, dedication and service spirit and avoid any kind of laxity.
She also assured that all necessary resources and support will be provided by the government so that there is no hindrance in health services. She directed the officials to review the preparations of all hospitals and health centers and strengthen all necessary arrangements.
