HEALTHJun 17 · 15:28 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Kerala’s govt. hospitals

Kerala's government hospitals are facing a shortage of psychiatric social workers, with 8 of 15 sanctioned posts under the Directorate of Health Services and 3 of 4 posts under the Directorate of Medical Education remaining vacant.

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