Govt Hospitals Witness Higher Footfall, Improved Services: Satya Kumar
He said the figures reflected the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access to medical services across the state
VIJAYAWADA: Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav on Saturday said government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh have witnessed increased public patronage due to improvements in healthcare services and operational efficiency over the past two years.
Addressing the media in Vijayawada, the minister reviewed the performance of the Health Department since the NDA government assumed office. He said attendance among doctors and healthcare staff had risen to 83.75 per cent in 2025-26 from 65.36 per cent in 2023-24, registering an increase of 28.13 per cent.
The minister said the number of surgeries performed in government hospitals increased by 37.38 per cent, from 15.13 lakh in 2023-24 to 20.79 lakh in 2025-26. Diagnostic tests also rose significantly, reaching 12.47 crore compared to 7.98 crore during 2023-24.
Satya Kumar attributed the increase in patient visits to improved healthcare services and better attendance by medical and health personnel. He said the enhanced performance of government hospitals had encouraged more people to utilise public healthcare facilities.
Responding to criticism from former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy regarding the NTR Vaidya Seva scheme, the minister said the number of beneficiaries had increased under the present government. According to him, around 14 lakh people avail benefits under the scheme annually, compared to eight lakh beneficiaries during the previous YSRC government.
He said the figures reflected the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access to medical services across the state.
