Health Minister Lays Foundation for 100-Bed Hospital in Devarakadra
Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha, along with local MLA G Madhusudan Reddy, laid the foundation stone for a 100-bed hospital in Devarakadra town, Mahabubnagar district, on Wednesday. The hospital will be built at a cost of Rs 35 crores and is expected to be completed within a year. This new facility aims to improve healthcare services for people in the region.
Speaking at the event, the Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare. He announced plans to set up trauma care centers every 30 kilometers to assist accident victims. Devarakadra will also benefit from one of these specialized centers.
The Minister shared that the government recruited approximately 8,000 healthcare workers in the past year to enhance medical services. Public hospitals are being equipped with essential facilities, including medicines, surgical tools, and diagnostic equipment, to ensure better care for everyone.
Plans were also unveiled to introduce advanced medical services in Mahabubnagar General Hospital. These include super-specialty care in fields like cardiology and nephrology. MRI facilities will soon be available as well. To address the rising demand for dialysis, 18 new centers were established last year, and additional centers with 10 machines each have been approved for Devarakadra and Makthal.
The Minister also spoke firmly about tackling malpractice in private hospitals, such as illegal organ transplants. He assured the public that strict action would be taken to protect patients’ rights and ensure their safety.
On the welfare front, the Minister highlighted the government’s efforts to provide housing, ration cards, and other social benefits to all eligible citizens. He emphasized that these initiatives are part of the government’s broader commitment to supporting the well-being of the people.
