Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Expands Critical Care Capacity in 24 Hospitals
Andhra Pradesh is building new critical care units in 24 government hospitals to better handle emergencies and prevent treatment gaps, like those seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.
These units will have special rooms for different types of patients and will be ready in phases over the next few years.
Andhra Pradesh is setting up new Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) in 24 government hospitals
Project cost is Rs 600 crore under PM-ABHIM
11 CCBs to be commissioned by end of next month, all by August 2026
1,275 additional critical-care beds to be created
CCBs to include ICUs, isolation wards, dialysis, maternity, and casualty services
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Setting up new Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) in 24 government hospitals
- When
- 11 CCBs by end of next month, all by August 2026
- Where
- In 24 government hospitals across Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen emergency care capacity and prevent treatment disruptions
- Project Cost
- Rs 600 crore
- Additional Beds
- 1,275 critical-care beds
- Completion Date
- August 13, 2026
- Funding Source
- Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
- CCB Cost per 50-bed Block
- Rs 23.75 crore