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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Efforts to ensure better healthcare yielding positive results in Andhra Pradesh, says Health Minister Satya Kumar
The efforts to ensure better delivery of healthcare services to the public at their doorstep during the past one year have yielded positive results, according to Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav. In a five-page report submitted to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the performance of the department, Mr. Satya Kumar, who had taken charge on June 16, 2024, said these efforts were reflected in increased accountability of those involved in the health sector, regular monitoring and quantification of performance at all levels. In the report that was submitted on June 16 and released to the media on Tuesday, the Minister wrote that at first, he had noticed high degree of absenteeism on the part of doctors, para-medical and other supporting staff, lack of accountability and performance. 'Much of these have seen improvement, including attendance, volume of outpatient and inpatient services, public perception about government hospitals,' he noted. The Minister reported to the Chief Minister about large-scale irregularities in governance, including recruitments, during the tenure of the previous government. To support his statement, he referred to the selection lists at the district level being prepared by some Ministers instead of by the Collectors concerned. 'Zero political interference' 'The present government has taken up recruitment of over 8,000 doctors and other health professionals during the last one year, with zero political interference and without any other considerations. Tenders for various works and procurement are being decided strictly as per stipulated procedure,' the Minister said. Mr. Satya Kumar said performance monitoring and incentivising good work had been given priority, while postings and transfers of District Medical and Health Officers, District Coordinators of Health Services, Superintendents of Government General Hospitals and principals of Government Medical Colleges had been done in an unbiased manner. Central funds 'The efforts have resulted in increased scale of sanction of funds and facilities,' he said. Listing them out, the Minister said the Centre had sanctioned 3,318 buildings for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at a cost of ₹1,065 crore, 10 Critical Care Blocks, 13 Integrated Public Health Labs, ₹80 crore for AYUSH services, ₹90 crore for strengthening food quality testing laboratories, etc. The Minister added that the Central government also released ₹100 crore as Performance Incentive for effective implementation of National Health Mission (NHM) in the State. More needs to be done to realise 'Arogyandhrapradesh', Mr. Satya Kumar said.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh government will release a notification soon to fill 8,000 doctor posts, says Health Minister
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated the Block Public Health Unit and a tehsildar office in the Tadimarri mandal headquarters of Dharmavaram Assembly constituency. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Satya Kumar said the State government is keen on providing effective healthcare services to the rural people by developing medical infrastructure at the mandal-level. He said 168 Block Public Health Units have been sanctioned in the State and two such units have been sanctioned for Dharmavaram Assembly constituency. The Minister said to bring revenue services closer to the people, the tehsildar's office was constructed at a cost of ₹10 lakh and all the grievances of the public can be resolved at the minimal time. Criticising the previous YSRCP government for neglecting the medical and health sector and not fulfilling the promises made, Mr. Satya Kumar said the NDA government is fulfilling all the promises it made and is developing every village. He said the State government had recruited 2,600 doctors in the past one year and will be releasing a notification to fill another 8,000 posts soon. Further, he said the State government had improved medical infrastructure and had purchased 3,200 various diagnostic machines, including six CT scanners. He said cancer patients are being treated free of cost at the newly-inaugurated State Cancer Centre in Kurnool. With respect to summer action plan, Mr. Satya Kumar said 10 bores have been dug in the mandal. Elaborating on other development works, he said they have taken up construction of 87 CC roads with a cost of ₹ 3 crore, ₹9.5 crore paid for Chitravathi reservoir submergence families, and constructed RO plants at Pinadari and Sivampalli villages.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh health minister reports department's progress as NDA govt marks 1 year
Vijayawada: Marking the completion of one year of NDA governance in Andhra Pradesh, medical and health minister Satya Kumar Yadav presented a comprehensive progress report on the department's achievements under the coalition govt's rule. Addressing the media on Saturday, the minister emphasised that the NDA govt was committed to delivering on its promises and governing with integrity. "We are striving to provide better governance than what we promised, without betraying the people's trust. NDA is not just an alliance—it's in our DNA to act in line with the people's sentiments," he said. The health minister highlighted significant developments in the health sector over the past year, which he termed 'revolutionary.' A key milestone was the construction of 3,318 Ayushman health centres within just 12 months. He noted that the Centre had awarded AP a performance-based incentive of ₹100 crore, the highest in the country under this category. The State received a total of ₹1,065 crore under the CSR model, which supported infrastructure and service enhancements. A major diagnostic push led to 7.2 crore lab tests conducted across the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "In the last five years, only 13 IPHL labs existed. In our one year, we've added 13 more," stated Satya Kumar. Doctors' attendance in govt hospitals also showed a significant rise, from 7.42% to 14.2%. This led to an eight percent increase in outpatient visits. Satya Kumar concluded by stating that the NDA govt remains committed to transparency, responsibility, and people-centric reforms in the healthcare sector.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Krishna district leads in PHC, UPHC performance rankings
1 2 Vijayawada: The combined Krishna district topped all 13 erstwhile districts in Andhra Pradesh in providing health and medical care services to the general public through primary healthcare centres (PHCs) and urban primary healthcare centres (UPHCs). It was followed by Vizianagaram and Prakasam districts, while Anantapur district stood a distant last. The three remaining districts in the Rayalaseema region—Kurnool, Kadapa, and Chittoor, also remained at the bottom of the PHC and UPHC performance rankings. These rankings were announced during a review meeting chaired by health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav with DMHOs and DCHSs at his chamber in the secretariat at Velagapudi on Tuesday. The rankings were based on an internal assessment conducted by the health department. Besides expressing concern over the poor performance in rendering healthcare services at PHCs and UPHCs in the Rayalaseema districts, Satya Kumar also highlighted the negligible performance of secondary hospitals in the region. He noted that three out of seven districts with low surgery rates at secondary hospitals belonged to Rayalaseema. The three districts with lowest surgery rates at secondary hospitals were Anantapur (10%), Kurnool (10%) and Tirupati (24%). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Meanwhile, with 42% surgery rates, Chittoor district performed comparatively better than the remaining districts in the region. In addition, the health minister pointed out that secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema region also lagged in the utilisation of healthcare services under the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust Scheme. Only three percent of surgeries were performed under the scheme, while the highest combined average of surgeries done under the free treatment scheme at secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema districts stood at approximately 25%. He further noted that the number of maternal deliveries performed at secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema districts remained low. Against this backdrop, Satya Kumar directed the concerned officials to initiate appropriate measures to increase the maternal birth rate and the number of surgeries performed under the Vaidya Seva Scheme at secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema districts. Furthermore, the health minister flagged several irregularities by DMHOs in discharging their duties and raised serious concerns over allegations that health department offices were becoming centres of corruption. In this regard, Satya Kumar proposed the transfer of second-rung officials working in DMHO offices to curb irregularities in the health and medical departments. He further proposed a graded review performance system for DMHOs, to be conducted twice a year.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Tirumala-based Gubba Choultry donates Rs 1 crore towards Prime Minister's Relief Fund
Vijayawada: Expressing solidarity with the Indian Army, 'Gubba Choultry,' an organisation in Tirumala, donated ₹1 crore to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund . Representatives of the organisation met with health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav here on Thursday and handed over the cheque. Speaking on the occasion, Satya Kumar remarked that national defense is not solely the responsibility of soldiers, and every Indian citizen must serve the country with a spirit of dedication. "Entire nation should take the responsibility to protect the country. We should get inspired by the armed forces that have been battling with the enemies round the clock in adverse weather conditions. We need to realise the value of the sacrifices of the soldiers," the minister said. Satya Kumar said that Indian forces taught a fitting lesson to the neighbouring Pakistan army for encouraging the terror organisations on its soil. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not compromise the country's safety. He welcomed the ₹1 crore donation from Gubba Choultry and praised the organisation's service initiatives as highly inspiring to society. The representatives of Gubba Choultry said the Indian Army is bravely fighting enemies and showcasing its strength under the leadership of PM Modi. They noted that many soldiers have laid down their lives in this struggle and announced that their organisation is contributing the donation to support the army's efforts. Secretary of Sanskriti voluntary service organisation, Vanteru Srinivasula Reddy, trustees of Tirumala Gubba Choultry, including Chekka Nagakumar, Srihari, Dara Santosh Kumar, and others were present.
