Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Andhra Pradesh Adds 1,000 New Hospital Beds
The government in Andhra Pradesh is making hospitals better for moms and kids.
They are adding 1,000 new beds in two hospitals, 500 in each city, Guntur and Kakinada.
This will give more space for people to get the care they need.
The hospitals are also getting new equipment, like machines that help babies breathe.
The expansions are being helped by alumni groups who are giving money.
These improvements will make healthcare better for mothers and children.
The Andhra Pradesh government is adding 1,000 new beds.
The new beds will be in Guntur and Kakinada GGHs.
The facilities are for Mother and Child Health (MCH) blocks.
Guntur block cost Rs 86 crore, Kakinada block cost Rs 46 crore.
Advanced medical equipment worth Rs 51.33 crore will be purchased.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Adding 1,000 new beds to hospitals.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- Guntur and Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen maternal and child healthcare and reduce mortality rates.
- Hospital Expansion
- 1,000 new beds
- Locations
- Guntur and Kakinada GGHs
- Guntur MCH Block Cost
- Rs 86 crore
- Kakinada MCH Block Cost
- Rs 46 crore
- Equipment Cost
- Rs 51.33 crore
- Equipment Types
- 332
- Guntur Equipment Cost
- Rs 23.51 crore
- Kakinada Equipment Cost
- Rs 27.82 crore