In report to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Satya Kumar Yadav, Minister for Health,Medical and Family Welfare,described big strides in state’s healthcare sector last two years. Doctor attendance up 7% first year,28.13% second year under current government.
Minister admitted challenges from previous administration slowed early progress. But second year things turned around. Continuous monitoring of doctors,hospitals against performance targets helped. Surgeries and diagnostic tests in government hospitals surged .
Expansion of AYUSH services was key focus . State received ₹124 crore in central aid over two years . Six new integrated AYUSH hospitals,three colleges set up. Extends alternative medicine reach.
Despite opposition claims, report showed Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva scheme grew strongly. Beneficiaries jumped from 8.20 lakh under old government to 14.27 lakh now. Coalition government focusing on better healthcare access.
Yadav laid out plan for next three years: building solid institutional framework for knowledge,research,specialized healthcare solutions. Minister’s report shows proactive stance on meeting health needs…but will it be enough?
