Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has called for zero negativity in patient feedback on Government General Hospitals (GGHs), citing 60-70% satisfaction levels from recent surveys.
Andhra Pradesh greenlights MBBS admissions at Piduguralla Government Medical College from 2026-27 with 100 seats, backed by staff hires and hospital upgrades.
Sri Padmavati Children's Hospital in Tirupati is set to open soon, boosting pediatric cardiac care with advanced facilities for children across Andhra Pradesh.
The Directorate of Medical Education has released a notification to fill 220 assistant professor vacancies across government medical colleges. Online applications open January 8 and close January 22.
Andhra Pradesh's NTR Vaidya Seva scheme sees monthly spending jump 60% to ₹310 crore from ₹193 crore previously, with 21% more beneficiaries, highlighting stronger healthcare delivery.
Doorstep healthcare via mobile clinics targets remote tribal areas in Alluri Sitarama Raju district starting February 2026, backed by Rs 8.41 crore funding.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has fulfilled his promise by announcing a dedicated blood bank at Araku's government hospital. The facility targets sickle cell anaemia support for tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar laid foundation stones for a new urban primary health centre and an elevated water reservoir in Guntur, boosting local healthcare access and drinking water reliability.
CPI national secretary K. Ramakrishna called for immediate withdrawal of Andhra Pradesh's PPP policy on medical colleges, warning it would privatise education and limit access for poor students.
