Thiruvananthapuram, June 7: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene following the closure of the Iranian Hospital in Dubai, which has left hundreds of Indian healthcare professionals, including a large number of nurses from Kerala, without jobs.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Satheesan described the situation as a humanitarian issue affecting Indian citizens working abroad and called for immediate support for those impacted by the hospital’s closure.
The Chief Minister appealed to the Central Government to take up the matter with the United Arab Emirates authorities through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in the UAE.
According to Satheesan, the sudden closure has created serious financial and emotional hardships for affected employees and their families. Many workers are now facing uncertainty regarding their future employment and residency status in the UAE.
He also pointed out that the closure has triggered visa related challenges. Employees and their dependents are reportedly encountering difficulties in renewing or processing employment, dependent and visit visas.
The Chief Minister stressed the need for a proactive diplomatic response to protect the interests of Indian workers and assist them during the transition period.
A significant number of healthcare professionals from Kerala have been employed in Gulf countries for decades, making overseas employment a key source of livelihood for many families in the state.
Further developments are awaited regarding the Centre’s response and any assistance measures for the affected workers.
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