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New Indian Express
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- Health
- New Indian Express
AP CM Naidu approves new health staff transfer rules to curb graft, boost efficiency
VIJAYAWADA: In a decisive move to tackle corruption and boost administrative efficiency, the Health Ministry has introduced special transfer guidelines that override the standard rules framed under GO dated May 15. Approved by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the new rules aim to improve service delivery across medical establishments. The revised guidelines target two key categories of employees: junior and senior assistants, and senior medical officers of Additional Director of Medical Education (ADME) rank, including principals and hospital superintendents. While existing rules allow transfer after five years at one station, the Health Ministry will now transfer administrative staff after just three years, responding to complaints of corruption, insubordination, and poor performance. Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav proposed the framework after consultations with Special Chief Secretary MT Krishna Babu and department heads. The move follows a detailed review of transfer guidelines issued by the previous government. Notably, the amended rules allow transfers after just two years of service in some cases, diverging from standard guidelines that do not specify a minimum period. The changes seek to bring greater accountability, especially among staff in offices of Regional Directors, DM&HOs, DCHS, and superintendents, where complaints of delays, inefficiency, and malpractice have surfaced.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Embrace yoga as household practice: Andhra Health Minister to people
VIJAYAWADA: Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav has called for every family in the State to embrace yoga, citing its centuries-old benefits as a holistic solution to modern-day stress and health challenges. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ahead of the month-long 'Yogandhra-2025' campaign starting Wednesday, the minister highlighted yoga's global acceptance and its significance in addressing contemporary lifestyle issues. The 'Yogandhra-2025' initiative, which culminates with the International Day of Yoga on June 21, aims to engage approximately 2 crore people across Andhra Pradesh. The main event will take place along the scenic stretch from Ramakrishnapuram (RK) Beach to Bhimunipatnam Beach in Visakhapatnam, expecting over 2.5 lakh participants. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who championed the global recognition of International Yoga Day through the United Nations, has agreed to attend as the chief guest, following a proposal by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The countdown to 'Yogandhra-2025' begins tomorrow with District Collectors launching awareness drives to educate people about yoga's benefits and the significance of International Yoga Day. On the occasion, the health minister emphasised Naidu's vision to make yoga a household practice, given its proven physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Highlighting the pressures of competitive modern life, Satya Kumar Yadav noted that yoga addresses psychological distress, unhealthy habits, and rising disease burdens by fostering mind-body harmony. He cited scientific evidence supporting yoga's ability to improve blood circulation, reduce BP, combat obesity, enhance muscle strength, aid digestion, and promote joint health.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh govt pledges uninterrupted care for hemophilia patients
VIJAYAWADA: The State government is committed to ensuring uninterrupted care for citizens with rare and chronic disorders like hemophilia, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav said while inaugurating the Bleeding Disorders Consensus Meeting in Vijayawada on Monday. The two-day conclave, organised by the National Health Mission (NHM) Blood Cell and the Hemophilia Society's Vijayawada Chapter, brought together leading hematologists, policy planners, and patient groups to discuss a roadmap for improving hemophilia care. Minister Yadav emphasised the government's monthly pension of `10,000 for those with thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, and hemophilia. He said that of the 19 lakh people under 40 in tribal areas, 10.5 lakh have been screened, identifying over 19,000 carriers and 2,100 patients. The Minister urged nodal officers to expedite screening and treatment, questioning, 'If the screening target is not yet achieved, when will treatment be provided?' Dr MBSV Prasad, Secretary, Hemophilia Society (Vijayawada Chapter), noted that nearly 2,000 people in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam live with hemophilia, with life expectancy under 25 years without treatment. He highlighted newer therapies like Emicizumab, which are helping 45 children in Andhra Pradesh live bleed-free lives. Dr B Prasanna, Joint Director, Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS), said only 4-5 per cent of India's 20,000 registered hemophilia patients receive prophylaxis, compared to the global average of 90%. Experts, including Dr. I S Chaitanya from AIIMS Mangalagiri, stressed that each untreated bleed costs 16 days of productive life. Clinical hematologist Dr Vikram Kumar added that early prophylaxis not only prevents disability but also reduces hospital visits and long-term costs. The meeting concluded with calls for integrating prophylaxis into NHM, decentralising diagnostic services, and expanding access to advanced therapies.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Andhra govt transfers 10 coordinators of health services to streamline admin
VIJAYAWADA: The State government has transferred the District Coordinators of Health Services (DCHSs) in 10 districts following concerns over underperformance in secondary hospitals on Friday. The districts where new DCHSs have been appointed include, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Konaseema, West Godavari, NTR, Bapatla, Palnadu, Tirupati, Nandyal, Sri Satya Sai, and Annamayya. These officials are responsible for the functioning of Community Health Centres (CHCs), Area Hospitals (AHs), and District Hospitals (DHs) in the State. The decision comes after Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav conducted a detailed district-wise performance review of government hospitals on May 13. The review highlighted critical gaps in key areas such as institutional deliveries, curbing unnecessary cesarean operations, optimal use of diagnostic equipment, surgical output, and registration of procedures under the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva scheme. 'There is a need for urgent and visible improvement in hospital functioning. The government cannot compromise on healthcare quality,' Minister Yadav said. The Director of Secondary Health, Dr Siri, ordered the reshuffle. She stated that despite consistent guidance and feedback, secondary hospitals in these districts failed to meet expectations or show meaningful progress. The State currently has 243 secondary care hospitals spread across its 26 districts. The reshuffle aims to inject new leadership and accountability at the district level to ensure improved patient care, better hospital management and achievement of health targets.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Krishna district leads in PHC, UPHC performance rankings
1 2 Vijayawada: The combined Krishna district topped all 13 erstwhile districts in Andhra Pradesh in providing health and medical care services to the general public through primary healthcare centres (PHCs) and urban primary healthcare centres (UPHCs). It was followed by Vizianagaram and Prakasam districts, while Anantapur district stood a distant last. The three remaining districts in the Rayalaseema region—Kurnool, Kadapa, and Chittoor, also remained at the bottom of the PHC and UPHC performance rankings. These rankings were announced during a review meeting chaired by health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav with DMHOs and DCHSs at his chamber in the secretariat at Velagapudi on Tuesday. The rankings were based on an internal assessment conducted by the health department. Besides expressing concern over the poor performance in rendering healthcare services at PHCs and UPHCs in the Rayalaseema districts, Satya Kumar also highlighted the negligible performance of secondary hospitals in the region. He noted that three out of seven districts with low surgery rates at secondary hospitals belonged to Rayalaseema. The three districts with lowest surgery rates at secondary hospitals were Anantapur (10%), Kurnool (10%) and Tirupati (24%). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Meanwhile, with 42% surgery rates, Chittoor district performed comparatively better than the remaining districts in the region. In addition, the health minister pointed out that secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema region also lagged in the utilisation of healthcare services under the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust Scheme. Only three percent of surgeries were performed under the scheme, while the highest combined average of surgeries done under the free treatment scheme at secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema districts stood at approximately 25%. He further noted that the number of maternal deliveries performed at secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema districts remained low. Against this backdrop, Satya Kumar directed the concerned officials to initiate appropriate measures to increase the maternal birth rate and the number of surgeries performed under the Vaidya Seva Scheme at secondary hospitals in the Rayalaseema districts. Furthermore, the health minister flagged several irregularities by DMHOs in discharging their duties and raised serious concerns over allegations that health department offices were becoming centres of corruption. In this regard, Satya Kumar proposed the transfer of second-rung officials working in DMHO offices to curb irregularities in the health and medical departments. He further proposed a graded review performance system for DMHOs, to be conducted twice a year.
