In 2020, Government of Uttar Pradesh amended service rules to directly recruit specialist doctors at the L2 level, distinguishing them from MBBS doctors. This ensured targeted recruitment, transparent selection, and merit-based postings. By 2024, specialist numbers increased by 23.89%, improving healthcare access and outcomes. This policy marks a transformative step in strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s public health system.
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The Uttar Pradesh Health Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, launched the Regional Resource Training Center (RRTC) initiative to tackle maternal and neonatal complications. Designed to enhance doctors’ skills at First Referral Units (FRUs), the program focuses on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC), strengthening the state’s healthcare system and improving emergency care for mothers and newborns.
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The Government of Uttar Pradesh is developing a Human Resources for Health strategy, which includes policies to address rural distribution & retention of government doctors in Uttar Pradesh. This paper throws light on the stakeholder analysis and results pertaining to rural distribution and retention of doctors in the government sector in the state.
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