TNRDA urges Tamil Nadu to prioritize regular healthcare recruitment

The Tamil Nadu Resident Doctors Association (TNRDA) has requested the state government to fill doctor and nurse positions in Urban Health and Wellness Centres (UHWCs) through regular recruitment instead of short-term contracts. The association highlighted concerns about high turnover rates and lack of salary parity with permanent roles under contract employment. They emphasized the need to prioritize candidates who passed the Medical Services Recruitment Board exam 2025 for permanent positions. TNRDA's general secretary, M. Keerthy Varman, stated that the government should avoid contractual employment to ensure stability, fair pay, and long-term career growth for healthcare workers.