Health Minister Yadav Highlights Govt’s Push to Strengthen Primary Healthcare in Andhra Pradesh

quick Summary

• Andhra Pradesh health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced initiatives to improve healthcare delivery in the state during a legislative Council session.
• Primary Health Centres (PHCs):

– ₹194 crore allocated for the modernization of 100 PHCs; construction works launched under NDA government.
– Includes building new infrastructure for 88 PHCs and upgrading 12 others.
– Funds sourced from the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission and the 15th Finance Commission.
– Infrastructure development managed by Roads & Buildings Department and AP Medical Services & Infrastructure Development Corporation.

• Urban Health Centres (UHCs):

– Operational in urban slums, with free access to diagnostic tests and medicines. Recruitment is underway to fill vacant posts out of the sanctioned total of 3,920 positions.

• national Cancer Screening campaign planned covering a population of over four crore peopel, led by ANMs and field staff.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The modernization initiatives spearheaded by Andhra Pradesh reflect an intent towards bridging health disparities within state rural regions alongside upgrades benefiting urban zones inclusion