Action taken against doctor

HYDERABAD: The Incharge Basic Health Unit Khesana Mori Dr Rajesh Kumar who was assigned as Incharge Union Council Sawan Gopang for Polio Eradication Programme, has been relieved to Head Office Sindh Health Department on account of his negligence in duty during polio eradication activities in the month of January, 2012.

According to District Health Officer Hyderabad Dr. Bux Ali Pitafi, Dr. Rajesh Kumar neither visited the areas concerned nor contacted and attended the telephone calls from his superiors.

The District Health Officer said that non-cooperative attitude of Dr. Rajesh could have to damage the coverage against polio eradication in his area.

The District Health Officer warned the other officers to be vigilant/hard working and honest while performing anti-polio campaign in their respective areas failing which strict action would be taken against them. (APP)