RELIEVE Dr .EDWIN ,REVERT HIM TO PARENT DEPARTMENT Dr .Edwin with dedicated warriors set up from scratch the Covid facility at ESI Hospital Margao. He was not specifically trained nor had any previous experience. He did not refuse the posting nor demand any extra privileges. citing inexperience, seniority et. al. He worked strenuously for 3 months without break at the end of which, he needed a little rest .His dedicated work led to establishment of first Covid hospital in the State formulating and SOP procedures, which received due praise and appreciation fo his handling of the situation with aplomb. When he went on much needed rest and leave, he generously attributed his achievements to the band of his colleagues, who prominently were by his side and did not bask in self-glory. That was humility at its best. It is to be noted that during his tenure the death rate did not spiral as it is after his departure and which is a serious concern now,. The arrogant statement in the Assembly that let people go to courts and that Govt. will do what it wants to is highly irresponsible and condemnable. Is this a reward for a doctor and gratitude for his sacrifices and obedience at personal risks? It is veiled hint and direct threat, because his wife has approached the H.C for relief from dictatorial and insensitive orders for recall. He has now been directed report to duty, when he is on sanctioned leave ad recuperating from covid infections himself.. This is a most inhuman and inconsiderate treatment, which has no precedent. If there is a need now for second facility, will Dr. Edwin expected to have his one foot in other place too? Is there no other senior doctor in the Medical Cadres similarly placed to take on responsibility? Is it a case of exploiting a certain community person to deliberate disadvantage? If his services are so indispensable, which is ludicrous, then he could serve as a mentor and guide. It is clear that others are shirking responsibility, under guise of his expertise, which in any way is acquired on the field
If the Department is so inept to find a substitute for his replacement, it speaks of volumes of administrative paralysis, in which scenario advertise for an experienced persons and sack the scrap and incompetent seniors. It is greatest, intolerable injustice to deny earned leave to Dr. Edwin under circumstance and put him on chopper board. His doctor wife knows at first hand his exact health situation now, as she never objected to his posting earlier. There is both merit and anxiety of his health conditions, which has prompted her to take legal steps against insensitive authorities. The court instead of blindly sticking to service rules has wisely directed to have dialogue with the recuperating doctor The only way to acknowledge his contributions in the initial stage is not to force his recall to duty under force and threat, but let him voluntarily decide his willingness . It is certain that he will not be found wanting, if his services are absolutely necessary at any point of time. For the time being let him complete his sanctioned leave and be reverted to his parent department. The senior doctors in the same cadre need to be rotated without any excuse whatsoever The public sympathy and consideration is with the doctor Edwin , who has been hailed, acclaimed and saluted as warrior of fight against covid . Dr Edwin symbolize for us, Goan’s an angel in white robes and that title is beyond reproach and unnegotiable. Govt. must show appreciation and gratitude against public outcry for his services rendered without a fuss and in all humility retrace its authoritarian arrogant attitude Nelson Lopes Chinchinim