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Kuppam hosp gets AP's first digital nerve centre
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Tirupati: In a landmark development for healthcare, the first-ever digital nerve centre was inaugurated today at Kuppam Area Hospital by chief minister
N Chandrababu Naidu
. This facility aims to integrate patient medical records across hospitals and primary healthcare centres, marking a pioneering step in the state's digital health initiative.
Supported by the Gates Foundation, the Tata Digi Nerve Centre in Kuppam serves as a pilot project connecting 13 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) virtually. Alongside health minister Satyakumar Yadav, the CM linked these PHCs to the centre and directed health officials to expand services.
Addressing the public, Naidu said, "In phase two, all PHCs in Chittoor district will be integrated, followed by a statewide rollout.
We plan to digitize health histories and enhance medical services by coordinating Ayushman Bharat with the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme. The Digital Nerve Centre in Kuppam will serve as a global model, incorporating advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence. It should also connect with ANMs and Anganwadis.
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The CM stressed using technology to reduce healthcare costs, currently Rs 19,000 crore, through data-driven medicine provision, preventive health, and real-time monitoring using cost-effective wearables.
Mobile medical units will conduct quarterly blood tests, and health monitoring of pregnant women will be prioritised.
The centre links Kuppam Area Hospital with 13 PHCs and 92 Village Health Centres, offering integrated services such as continuous health monitoring, timely diagnosis, specialist consultations, and coordination with government schemes and private hospitals.
Initially implemented in Kuppam, the programme will expand to Chittoor district and eventually across the state.
