Andhra Pradesh has only nine government organ transplant centres, deemed highly inadequate by the High Court. A bench directed the state to explain the limited recognition and submit details by April.
Andhra Pradesh is rolling out a special action plan to further cut maternal and infant deaths, building on its below-national infant mortality rate of 19 per 1,000 live births.
The Union Health Ministry has advised Andhra Pradesh to adopt public-private partnerships (PPP) in nuclear medicine, radiology, cancer care, and more to bridge service gaps and improve access, especially in rural areas.
The Union government has released ₹567.4 crore as the final instalment for Andhra Pradesh's health sector, completing a ₹2,600-crore grant from the 15th Finance Commission.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav calls on young people to join blood donation camps on National Youth Day, highlighting how one unit can save three lives amid rising state collections.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has called for zero negativity in patient feedback on Government General Hospitals (GGHs), citing 60-70% satisfaction levels from recent surveys.
Andhra Pradesh greenlights MBBS admissions at Piduguralla Government Medical College from 2026-27 with 100 seats, backed by staff hires and hospital upgrades.
Sri Padmavati Children's Hospital in Tirupati is set to open soon, boosting pediatric cardiac care with advanced facilities for children across Andhra Pradesh.
The Directorate of Medical Education has released a notification to fill 220 assistant professor vacancies across government medical colleges. Online applications open January 8 and close January 22.
Andhra Pradesh's NTR Vaidya Seva scheme sees monthly spending jump 60% to ₹310 crore from ₹193 crore previously, with 21% more beneficiaries, highlighting stronger healthcare delivery.
