The Manipur government has reengaged Dr K Rajo as director of Health Services on contract basis as provided under sub rule (3) of Rule 11 of the Manipur Health Services (Amendment) Rules, 2021 on Saturday.

The engagement is made in view of the urgency due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, and it is subject to ex post facto approval of the State Cabinet and concurrence of DP and FD/PIC, and signing of contract agreement, the engagement letter stated.