Question : DOCTORS IN ARMED FORCES MEDICAL SERVICE

(a) the total number of posts of doctors sanctioned in Armed Forces Medical Service and the number of doctors at present;

(b) whether the shortage of doctors is having adverse impact on the health services to defence personnel; and

(c) if so, the details of steps taken / proposed to be taken by the Government to address the aforesaid problem?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) The status of doctors in AFMS as on January, 2013 is as under:-

Authorised	Held
Medical	Dental	Medical	Dental	Officers Officers Officers Officers
6124 651 5783 587