Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Madhira hospital faces severe doctor shortage
The Madhira government hospital in Khammam district is facing a severe shortage of doctors and medical staff.
Out of 25 sanctioned doctor posts, only 7 doctors are currently available.
This shortage is causing long waiting hours for patients and many are being referred to other hospitals.
The hospital is struggling to provide adequate healthcare services, especially during the monsoon season when cases of viral fevers and other seasonal illnesses are on the rise.
The hospital administration has acknowledged the shortage and hopes that the recruitment process will fill the vacant posts soon.
Local residents are urging the government to expedite the recruitment process and strengthen healthcare services in the region.
Madhira government hospital is facing a severe shortage of doctors, with only 7 out of 25 sanctioned posts filled.
The shortage is causing long waiting hours for patients and many are being referred to other hospitals.
The hospital is struggling to provide adequate healthcare services, especially during the monsoon season.
The hospital administration has acknowledged the shortage and hopes that the recruitment process will fill the vacant posts soon.
Local residents are urging the government to expedite the recruitment process and strengthen healthcare services in the region.
- Who
- Patients from Madhira town and surrounding villages
- What
- Severe shortage of doctors and medical staff at Madhira government hospital
- When
- Ongoing, with increased impact during the monsoon season
- Where
- Madhira government hospital in Khammam district
- Why
- Due to the acute shortage of doctors and medical staff, leading to increased workload and long waiting hours for patients
Hospital Administration
Local Residents
Recruitment Process
Hospital Administration
The state government has issued a recruitment notification to fill vacant doctor posts, and the process is underway.
Local Residents
The recruitment process is too slow, and the government needs to expedite it to address the immediate needs of the hospital.
- Hospital Bed Capacity
- 100 beds
- Sanctioned Doctor Posts
- 25
- Current Doctors on Duty
- 7
- Sanctioned Staff Strength
- 103 employees
- Current Staff on Duty
- 37 employees
- Daily Outpatients
- 250 to 300
- Daily Inpatients
- Approximately 70
- Available Testing Kits
- 300 dengue and malaria testing kits