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West Bengal to recruit over 2,000 doctors, up to 10,000 nursing staff: Health minister

Kolkata, Nov 12 (PTI) Asserting that healthcare facilities across West Bengal need urgent improvement, Health Minister Shardwat Mukherjee on Thursday said more than 2,000 doctors and up to…

West Bengal to recruit over 2,000 doctors, up to 10,000 nursing staff: Health minister
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Kolkata, Nov 12 (PTI) Asserting that healthcare facilities across West Bengal need urgent improvement, Health Minister Shardwat Mukherjee on Thursday said more than 2,000 doctors and up to 10,000 nursing personnel will be recruited to address staff shortages in state-run hospitals. Mukherjee said contractual appointments would also be made wherever necessary. Independent media survives because […]

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