The Ministry of Health in the Northern Province (NP) has introduced a new policy prohibiting health workers from using social media while on duty.
The decision was made in response to complaints that some health workers were neglecting their patients by spending time on social media instead of providing care.
Dr. Sathyamoorthy, the Provincial Director of Health Services, clarified that the ban only applies to social media usage during working hours and does not restrict the use of mobile phones for work-related purposes.
Health workers are still allowed to use their devices for communication, accessing medical resources, and other essential tasks.
The ban is not meant to invade the personal lives of health workers, but rather to address the issue of negligence towards patients.
It was emphasized that there are no restrictions on mobile phone use during non-working hours, allowing health workers to freely engage with social media platforms and other personal activities.
