Odisha to take action against 128 doctors absent from duty for over 5 years: CM Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced action against 128 doctors found absent from duty without authorisation for over five years. According to the chief minister's office, medical officers and dental surgeons posted across government hospitals in the state were discovered to have been absent from service for prolonged periods.

The announcement signals the state government's intent to address absenteeism in the health sector and ensure better workforce accountability in public healthcare facilities.