Madhya Pradesh Government Transfers 41 Doctors, Specialists and Administrative Officials in Health Department

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Madhya Pradesh Government has transferred 41 doctors, specialists, and administrative officials in the Health Department, effective immediately. The transfers are aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and strengthening healthcare services across the State. Under the General Administration Department's Transfer Policy 2025, the Directorate of Public Health and Medical Education issued the order late on Saturday night, appointing Dr Manish Sharma as the new Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Bhopal.

Dr Sharma, previously serving as Deputy Director in the Regional Director's Office in Gwalior, emphasized that his top priority will be to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the State capital. Meanwhile, Dr Prabhakar Tiwari, outgoing CMHO of Bhopal, has been reassigned as Senior Joint Director at the Directorate of Health Services in Bhopal. The reshuffle includes key appointments across various districts and roles, such as Dr Rajesh Kumar Athya as CMHO, Damoh, and Dr Raj Singh Thakur as CMHO, Katni.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Madhya Pradesh Government has transferred 41 doctors, specialists, and administrative officials in the Health Department.
  • Dr Manish Sharma, previously Deputy Director in the Regional Director's Office in Gwalior, has been appointed as the new Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Bhopal.
  • Dr Prabhakar Tiwari, outgoing CMHO of Bhopal, has been reassigned as Senior Joint Director at the Directorate of Health Services in Bhopal.
  • The reshuffle includes key appointments across various districts, such as Dr Rajesh Kumar Athya as CMHO, Damoh, and Dr Raj Singh Thakur as CMHO, Katni.
  • Dr Bharat Kumar Khatik has been appointed as District Health Officer, Katni.
  • Dr Rajesh Prasad Tiwari has been appointed In-charge CMHO, Panna.
  • Dr Manoj Kumar Hurmade has been appointed In-charge CMHO, Betul.
  • Dr Dinesh Khatri has been appointed Surgical Specialist, District Hospital, Rajgarh.
  • Dr Darpan Toke has been appointed In-charge Civil Surgeon, Burhanpur.
  • Dr Pradeep Mozes has been appointed Chief Block Medical Officer, Burhanpur.
  • Dr Shobharam Roshan has been appointed Joint Director, Regional Director's Office, Sagar.
  • Dr Dhritri J. Mohanty has been appointed CMHO, Mandla.
  • Dr Pavan Jain has been appointed In-charge Director, State Health Management Institute, Gwalior.
  • Dr MK Joshi has been appointed Joint Director, Regional Director's Office, Ujjain.
  • Dr V.S. Chandel has been appointed In-charge CMHO, Umaria.
  • Dr Harinarayan Mandre has been appointed In-charge CMHO, Raisen.
  • Dr B K Verma has been appointed In-charge CMHO, Datia.

Statistics:

  • 41 doctors, specialists, and administrative officials have been transferred in the Health Department.
  • Dr Manish Sharma has been appointed as the new CMHO of Bhopal, with Dr Prabhakar Tiwari reassigned as Senior Joint Director at the Directorate of Health Services in Bhopal.
  • 10 districts have been affected by the reshuffle, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Narmadapuram.
  • The reshuffle includes 28 appointments to new roles, with the remaining 13 officials reassigned to different positions.

Sources:

  • The Hitavada, 2025
  • Contify.com