Karnah health services hit as 95 of 149 sanctioned posts remain vacant

Kupwara, Oct 3: Healthcare services in the border town of Karnah are facing a severe manpower shortage, with 95 of 149 sanctioned posts of doctors and paramedical staff lying vacant. The shortage has affected the functioning of the entire medical zone, with more than a dozen health centres reportedly remaining closed due to non-availability of staff. Of the 31 sanctioned posts for doctors in the Karnah medical zone, only 11 are filled, leaving 20 vacant. Of the 11 doctors in position, one is hol