Comprehensive Plan to Improve Healthcare Services Across Telangana
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced a major plan to upgrade healthcare services in government hospitals across the state.
At a review meeting held at the Aarogyasri Health Care Trust office on Thursday, health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha emphasized improving medical infrastructure, ensuring adequate staff, and enhancing patient care in public hospitals.
More Doctors, Better Facilities & Upgraded Infrastructure
The minister directed officials to ensure the availability of doctors, medical staff, essential medicines, modern equipment, and proper sanitation in all government hospitals. The government is also formulating a plan to provide better diagnostic services for underprivileged families.
Over the past year, government hospitals have seen a rise in patient numbers, with an increase in outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, and surgeries. To further strengthen the system, more doctors and nurses will be recruited soon, Rajanarasimha said.
Decentralization of Healthcare Services
To reduce overcrowding in major hospitals like Gandhi, Osmania, and NIMS, the government aims to ensure 90% of healthcare services are available at district-level hospitals. Patients will be referred to larger hospitals only when necessary, and strict rules will be enforced to ensure doctors are present during duty hours.
Additionally, the Vaidya Vidhana Parishad will be restructured as the Directorate of Secondary Healthcare, while Primary Healthcare Centres, including Palle Dawakhanas, Pattana Dawakhanas, and Community Health Centers, will be fully equipped to provide essential medical services.
The meeting was attended by senior health officials, including health secretary Dr. Christina Z. Chongthu, family welfare commissioner R.V. Karnan, TGMSIDC MD Hemant, director of health Dr. Ravinder Naik, and TVVP commissioner Dr. Ajay Kumar.
