Mass Resignations Leave Haryana Hospitals Short-Staffed
What Happened
Haryana’s public healthcare system is facing a severe staffing crisis, with government doctors resigning in large numbers due to heavy workloads, administrative burdens, poor facilities, staff shortages, and limited career growth. The shortage is particularly acute in government medical colleges, where nearly 67% of sanctioned doctor posts are vacant. Some newer colleges have vacancy rates exceeding 90%, while even premier institutions such as PGIMS Rohtak are operating with over 40% vacancies.
Key Takeaways
The growing doctor shortage is putting pressure on the entire healthcare system, forcing many hospitals and health centres to function largely as referral facilities. Patients face longer waits and reduced access to specialist care, while remaining doctors deal with increasing workloads, creating a cycle that threatens public healthcare delivery in Haryana.