Markapuram Inaugurates 13 Village Health Clinics for Rural Care

Markapuram district has opened 13 Village Health Clinics.

Building them cost about ₹4.5 crore.

The opening was part of a state programme for 265 clinics across Andhra Pradesh.

District Collector M. Vijaya Sunitha inaugurated them in a virtual event.

People can get help for common illnesses and basic tests at the clinics.

They will also provide medicines and care for pregnant women, new mothers and children.

Clinic staff will share information about health with villagers.

Officials were asked to ensure staff and medicines are available and to keep the clinics clean.

The clinics are meant to make basic healthcare easier to reach for people in rural areas.