India, May 15 -- The state government has ordered the redeployment of 903 specialist medical officers who had been working in altered cadres, stating that the arrangement had weakened specialist healthcare services in government hospitals.

The order was issued by the public health department on May 11, directing that all listed specialist doctors currently serving in cadre-changed posts be relieved from their existing positions effective June 30. Fresh posting orders will be issued separately based on their original educational qualifications and sanctioned specialist positions.

The move is expected to trigger large-scale administrative changes across district hospitals, sub-district hospitals and other government-run health institution...