Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Peddapalli Hospital Expands Services with Rs 131 Crore
The Peddapalli District Government Hospital in Telangana, India, has provided medical services worth over Rs 131 crore in the past two years.
The hospital has seen significant improvements in infrastructure and healthcare services, including the procurement of new medical equipment worth ₹40 lakh and the establishment of a Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) at a cost of nearly Rs 50 lakh.
The hospital has also added a new ambulance worth Rs 20 lakh.
Over the last two years, the hospital performed various surgeries, ultrasound scans, 2D Echo tests, ECGs, and deliveries.
More than 5.12 lakh patients received free medicines.
The Chief Minister has sanctioned Rs 51 crore to upgrade the hospital from 50 beds to 100 beds, with the expanded facility expected to become operational early next year.
The MLA credited the support of the Chief Minister, Health Minister, IT and Industries Minister, District Collector, hospital superintendent, doctors, and staff for the hospital’s progress and urged people to make greater use of the government hospital’s services.
Peddapalli District Government Hospital provided medical services worth over Rs 131 crore in the past two years.
New medical equipment worth ₹40 lakh was procured for various departments.
A Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) was established at a cost of nearly Rs 50 lakh and treated around 990 newborns.
The hospital added a new ambulance worth Rs 20 lakh.
The hospital performed 2,081 orthopaedic surgeries, 6,478 general surgeries, 216 dental surgeries, 3,096 cataract surgeries, more than 40,900 ultrasound scans, 2,355 2D Echo tests, 32,038 ECGs, and 5,067 deliveries.
More than 5.12 lakh patients received free medicines.
- Who
- Chinthakunta Vijayaramana Rao, MLA of Peddapalli
- What
- Peddapalli District Government Hospital has provided medical services worth over Rs 131 crore in the past two years.
- When
- The information was shared on Tuesday during a press conference.
- Where
- Peddapalli District Government Hospital, Telangana, India
- Why
- To highlight the Congress government’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare and the improvements in infrastructure and healthcare services.
Government Support
Public Healthcare Access
Infrastructure Improvements
Government Support
The government has invested significantly in upgrading the hospital's infrastructure, including new medical equipment and facilities.
Public Healthcare Access
The public now has access to better healthcare services and facilities, improving overall healthcare access.
Service Expansion
Government Support
The government's investment has led to an increase in the number of surgeries and treatments performed.
Public Healthcare Access
Patients benefit from a wider range of medical services and improved healthcare outcomes.
- Total Services Value
- Rs 131 crore
- Medical Equipment Procured
- ₹40 lakh
- Special Newborn Care Unit Cost
- Rs 50 lakh
- New Ambulance Cost
- Rs 20 lakh
- Hospital Expansion Cost
- Rs 51 crore
- Number of Newborns Treated
- 990
- Number of Surgeries Performed
- 2,081 orthopaedic, 6,478 general, 216 dental, 3,096 cataract
- Number of Ultrasound Scans
- 40,900
- Number of 2D Echo Tests
- 2,355
- Number of ECGs
- 32,038
- Number of Deliveries
- 5,067
- Number of Patients Receiving Free Medicines
- 5.12 lakh