The government hospitals in Telangana have achieved a historic milestone of over 76% of institutional deliveries in August. Health Minister T Harish Rao expressed satisfaction with this achievement and credited Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for the remarkable progress. He noted that deliveries in government hospitals have more than doubled since 2014, showing the growing trust of people in government healthcare services.
The minister praised certain districts, such as Narayanpet, Mulugu, Medak, BhadradriKothagudem, Vikarabad, and Gadwal, for their high delivery rates. However, he called for improvement in districts with lower rates, such as Mancherial, Nirmal, Medchal, and Karimnagar.
Rao emphasized the importance of raising performance levels and acknowledged the role of PHC medical officers, ASHAs, and ANMs in delivering essential healthcare services at the grassroots level. He also highlighted the need to prioritize the health of pregnant women during heavy rain and instructed department personnel to ensure uninterrupted emergency medical services.
In preparation for an expected increase in seasonal diseases, Rao instructed district medical officers to collaborate with Panchayat Raj and municipal authorities to implement preventive measures. He emphasized continuous monitoring and prompt healthcare delivery for reported malaria and dengue cases. Additionally, he called for the establishment of additional OP services and specialized wards where necessary.
