10 months ago
Andhra Pradesh Health Services Show Improvement in Attendance and Services
Imagine a report card for hospitals in Andhra Pradesh.
The Health Minister shared that things are getting better!
More doctors and nurses showed up for work between April and September, with some hospitals like King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam doing a great job.
Even medical colleges had almost perfect attendance.
More people are visiting the hospitals for check-ups, and they don't have to wait as long to see a doctor.
The number of tests done also went up.
While there's been a lot of progress, the minister mentioned that more work is needed to make the healthcare system even better for everyone in the state.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav reported improvements in the state's public healthcare system.
King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam recorded the highest staff attendance (93.13%) among government general hospitals.
SV Medical College in Tirupati achieved 100% staff attendance, leading government medical colleges.
Outpatient services saw a 20% increase, with over 4 crore consultations and a reduction in average waiting time from 42 to 26 minutes.
The minister acknowledged ongoing efforts are needed for complete transformation and directed officials to further improve attendance and service delivery.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav and the Health Department
- What
- Reviewed the performance of public healthcare system and reported improvements in staff attendance, outpatient and inpatient services, and diagnostic facilities.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, with specific mentions of Visakhapatnam, Kurnool, Rajamahendravaram, Nellore, Eluru, Guntur, Tirupati, Kakinada, Vijayawada, East Godavari, Kadapa, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Guntur, and Srikakulam.
- When
- Thursday, with performance data covering April to September 2025.
- Why
- To assess the impact of administrative reforms and continuous monitoring on the public healthcare system and identify areas for further improvement.
Key facts
- Highest Attendance Hospital
- King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam (93.13%)
- Second Highest Attendance Hospital
- Kurnool Government General Hospital (92.71%)
- Third Highest Attendance Hospital
- Rajamahendravaram Government General Hospital (91.46%)
- Highest Attendance Medical College
- SV Medical College, Tirupati (100%)
- Average Doctor Attendance
- 82%
- Average Nurse/Paramedic Attendance
- Over 90%
- Total OP Consultations
- Over 4 crore
- Average OP Waiting Time Reduction
- From 42 to 26 minutes
Quotes
Y Satya Kumar Yadav
Health Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“The government’s efforts since June 2024 are yielding visible results. Accountability and discipline in the system have improved through regular supervision.”
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