Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Plans October Healthcare Drive for Older Persons
The Andhra Pradesh government is starting special health programmes for older people in October.
The programme is for people aged over 60.
Doctors will look for health problems early.
Older people will receive special care at health centres and hospitals.
Some hospitals will create wards just for elderly patients.
People who have trouble moving may receive physiotherapy.
Doctors visited 74 old age homes and found several health and mental health problems.
The government said many older people have already received tests and healthcare services.
The goal is to help elderly people stay healthier and get support sooner.
Andhra Pradesh will conduct healthcare programmes for people aged over 60 during October.
Specialized care will be available from primary health centres to district hospitals.
District and area hospitals will establish special wards for elderly patients.
A survey of 74 government-recognised old age homes found depression, falls, and memory-related issues among residents.
The government reported screening 1.10 crore older people in 2025–26 and serving 52.79 lakh in 2026–27.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, led in this announcement by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, and people aged over 60.
- What
- An October healthcare programme offering screening, treatment, counselling, physiotherapy, and special hospital wards for older people.
- When
- The programmes are scheduled for October; the statement was issued on the United Nations International Day of Older Persons.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including primary health centres, area hospitals, district hospitals, and 74 government-recognised old age homes.
- Why
- To identify health problems among older people early and provide necessary healthcare and support.
- Target group
- People aged over 60 years
- Programme timing
- October
- Old age homes assessed
- 74 government-recognised homes
- Depression finding
- 18.8% of surveyed people suffered from depression
- Falls finding
- 9.8% frequently lost control over their bodies and fell
- Memory-related issues
- 7.5% faced memory-related issues
- Reported healthcare coverage
- 1.10 crore people in 2025–26 and 52.79 lakh in 2026–27