Doctors’ body urges Telangana govt. to appoint medical professional as KNRUHS Vice-Chancellor

Key Points

1. The vice-chancellor of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) resigned due to allegations of irregularities.
2. The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) advocates for a qualified and senior doctor to fill the position.
3. TGGDA expressed concern over the potential appointment of an IAS officer as temporary vice-chancellor.
4. The association believes appointing a non-medical professional could weaken academic standards and institutional autonomy.
5. TGGDA highlights the availability of capable and academically accomplished doctors in Telangana.