Rayagada CDMO suspended for not joining ‘FANI’ duty

Sambad English Bureau Published On : May 2, 2019 at 11:19 PM Updated On : May 2, 2019 at 11:20 PM

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today suspended Rayagada Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Siva Prasad Padhi for not joining duty despite government order in view of the impending cyclone Fani, an official statement said.

The state government has earlier cancelled the leaves of all the doctors and employees in Health department till May 15. Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs) were directed to monitor the situation the hospitals as the state is bracing for the severe cyclonic storm.

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The government had earlier stated that strict action would be taken against senior officials who do not report on duty during the period of emergency.

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Following Padhi’s suspension, Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital Superintendent has been given the additional duty of CDMO.

“Dr. Shakti Baral Mohanty, DMO-cum-Superintendent, DHH, Rayagada is kept in charge of CDM & PHO, Rayagada in addition to his own duty till joining of a regular CDM & PHO or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” a statement issued by the Health Department said.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani is expected to hit Puri coast between between 8 am to 10 am and continue up to 12 noon tomorrow.

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