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Politics

VACB flags decade-long rehiring of temp staff at govt hospitals; 85% of central funds spent on wages against 60% cap

Reported by Onmanorama 20 Oct 2026, 6:25 am IST 1 min read

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The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating government hospitals over illegal temporary staff reappointments, misuse of health funds, and severe backlogs in issuing online disability certificates.

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Section: Politics
Places: Kerala
First reported by: Onmanorama
Reporter: george poikayil
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6:25 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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