India, Aug. 21 -- The Delhi government has appointed Dr Vatsala Agarwal as the new Director General of Health Services (DGHS), officials said on Monday. The appointment follows the voluntary retirement of Dr Rati Makkar, who had held the post for only about three months.

An official order dated August 19, issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, read: "The LG Delhi is pleased to order the posting/transfer of the officer (Dr Vatsala Agarwal) as the director of the health institution."

Dr Agarwal currently also serves as director of Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital. When contacted for comments on her new role and additional responsibilities, including at the Delhi Medical Council (DMC), she did not respond.

Dr Makkar was...