Journalistfile Telugu News RSS Feed Generator Andhra Pradesh Health - Journalistfile Telugu News https://www.journalistfile.com/tag/8975/rss Andhra Pradesh Health RSS Feed Amaravati Quantum Valley to House Advanced Genetic Analysis Centre for Rare Diseases: Satya Kumar GUNTUR, Andhra Pradesh, September 22, 2026 (Journalist File) — Andhra Pradesh is planning a major genetic analysis centre at the proposed Quantum Valley in Amaravati to investigate genetic factors behind rare diseases and strengthen genomic research, Health, Medical and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said Tuesday.

The minister was speaking after inaugurating a genome sequencing facility at the Natco Cancer Centre at Government General Hospital (GGH), Guntur. The new facility is currently being operated as a pilot project and is expected to support the state's plans to expand advanced genetic testing and research.

Satya Kumar said the proposed Amaravati

...]]> GUNTUR, Andhra Pradesh, September 22, 2026 (Journalist File) — Andhra Pradesh is planning a major genetic analysis centre at the proposed Quantum Valley in Amaravati to investigate genetic factors behind rare diseases and strengthen genomic research, Health, Medical and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said Tuesday.

The minister was speaking after inaugurating a genome sequencing facility at the Natco Cancer Centre at Government General Hospital (GGH), Guntur. The new facility is currently being operated as a pilot project and is expected to support the state's plans to expand advanced genetic testing and research.

Satya Kumar said the proposed Amaravati

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1948/0189-3010111 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1948/0189-3010111 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:16:17 +0530 Andhra Pradesh Launches India's Most Comprehensive Mobile Health Screening Drive AMARAVATI, APRIL 29:In a significant shift from curative to preventive healthcare, the Andhra Pradesh Health Department has approved a comprehensive citizen health screening scheme under which each identified individual will undergo 47 different medical tests annually, delivered through 104 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) deployed across the State.

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav gave his approval to the scheme on Wednesday. The initiative, which will entail an annual expenditure of ₹162.72 crore, is aimed at fulfilling a commitment made by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to assess the current health status of citizens through comprehensive medical examinations and take preventive

...]]> AMARAVATI, APRIL 29:In a significant shift from curative to preventive healthcare, the Andhra Pradesh Health Department has approved a comprehensive citizen health screening scheme under which each identified individual will undergo 47 different medical tests annually, delivered through 104 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) deployed across the State.

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav gave his approval to the scheme on Wednesday. The initiative, which will entail an annual expenditure of ₹162.72 crore, is aimed at fulfilling a commitment made by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to assess the current health status of citizens through comprehensive medical examinations and take preventive

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1782/0189-20174 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1782/0189-20174 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:39:08 +0530 Union Health Secretary calls on States to join drive to eliminate HIV, TB and measles by 2030 Punya Salila Srivastava reviews AP's health schemes at Mangalagiri, flags rising burden of non-communicable diseases and urges vigilance on water quality, waste disposal and cancer care

AMARAVATI: Union Health and Family Welfare Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Thursday called upon State governments to partner actively in the Central government's efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, measles, and rubella from the country by 2030, saying the targets were ambitious but achievable with coordinated action at every level of administration.

Ms. Srivastava, who was on a visit to Andhra Pradesh, met senior health officials at the headquarters of the State's Medical, Health and

...]]> Punya Salila Srivastava reviews AP's health schemes at Mangalagiri, flags rising burden of non-communicable diseases and urges vigilance on water quality, waste disposal and cancer care

AMARAVATI: Union Health and Family Welfare Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Thursday called upon State governments to partner actively in the Central government's efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, measles, and rubella from the country by 2030, saying the targets were ambitious but achievable with coordinated action at every level of administration.

Ms. Srivastava, who was on a visit to Andhra Pradesh, met senior health officials at the headquarters of the State's Medical, Health and

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1703/0189-20097 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1703/0189-20097 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:47:50 +0530 Satya Kumar Yadav Moves to Streamline AP's Health Recruitment Pipeline Amaravati : In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and expediting appointments, the Andhra Pradesh Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department has decided to entrust the Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board (APMSR B) with the end-to-end management of zonal-level staff recruitments, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Wednesday.

The decision, which will come into effect for all future notifications, covers the entire recruitment cycle — from issuing notifications to finalising the selection list — for posts that were hitherto handled by the four zonal offices located at Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, and Kadapa.

Why the Change Was Needed

...]]> Amaravati : In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and expediting appointments, the Andhra Pradesh Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department has decided to entrust the Andhra Pradesh Medical Services Recruitment Board (APMSR B) with the end-to-end management of zonal-level staff recruitments, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Wednesday.

The decision, which will come into effect for all future notifications, covers the entire recruitment cycle — from issuing notifications to finalising the selection list — for posts that were hitherto handled by the four zonal offices located at Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, and Kadapa.

Why the Change Was Needed

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1692/0189-20089 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1692/0189-20089 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:01:25 +0530 BJP's Street Connect Exposes Gaps in Senior Citizen Healthcare Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh BJP president P.V.N. Madhav on Wednesday demanded that the Central and State governments issue clear guidelines making it mandatory for all public and private institutions to accept senior citizen cards and the "Ayushman Vayo Vandana Card."

In a statement, Mr. Madhav urged the government to take immediate steps to protect the welfare of the elderly, noting that the issue had come to light during the party's ongoing "Janata Varadhi" outreach programme, conducted under the banner of "Sarva Sparshi – Sarva Vyapti," in which party workers have been meeting citizens across the State.

During these interactions, a large

...]]> Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh BJP president P.V.N. Madhav on Wednesday demanded that the Central and State governments issue clear guidelines making it mandatory for all public and private institutions to accept senior citizen cards and the "Ayushman Vayo Vandana Card."

In a statement, Mr. Madhav urged the government to take immediate steps to protect the welfare of the elderly, noting that the issue had come to light during the party's ongoing "Janata Varadhi" outreach programme, conducted under the banner of "Sarva Sparshi – Sarva Vyapti," in which party workers have been meeting citizens across the State.

During these interactions, a large

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1689/0189-20087 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1689/0189-20087 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:55:44 +0530 Centre Boosts AP's HPV Shield: 3.81 Lakh Doses and Counting Over 33% of target beneficiaries inoculated so far; vaccination centres to remain operational through May, says Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav

AMARAVATI : The Central government has dispatched an additional 1,90,890 doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing the state's ongoing drive to protect adolescent girls against cervical cancer, Health and Medical Minister Satyakumar Yadav announced on Monday.

The fresh consignment follows an earlier batch of 1,90,800 doses supplied last month under the first instalment of the Central government's HPV vaccination initiative, taking the total doses received by the state to 3,81,780. The vaccine is being administered

...]]> Over 33% of target beneficiaries inoculated so far; vaccination centres to remain operational through May, says Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav

AMARAVATI : The Central government has dispatched an additional 1,90,890 doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing the state's ongoing drive to protect adolescent girls against cervical cancer, Health and Medical Minister Satyakumar Yadav announced on Monday.

The fresh consignment follows an earlier batch of 1,90,800 doses supplied last month under the first instalment of the Central government's HPV vaccination initiative, taking the total doses received by the state to 3,81,780. The vaccine is being administered

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1676/0189-20075 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1676/0189-20075 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:22:52 +0530 Andhra Pradesh Tops National HIV Control Rankings, NACO Recognises AP SACS as Best Performer State climbs from 12th place to first in nine months; special focus on HIV testing in prisons, vulnerable institutions cited as key factor

AMARAVATI, APRIL 2: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top-ranked state in the country in HIV prevention and control, with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) recognising the Andhra Pradesh AIDS Control Society (AP SACS) as the best-performing state AIDS control body for the nine-month period from April to December 2025-26. The development was announced by State Health and Medical Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.

AP SACS secured a score of 107 out of 141 across 33 designated

...]]> State climbs from 12th place to first in nine months; special focus on HIV testing in prisons, vulnerable institutions cited as key factor

AMARAVATI, APRIL 2: Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top-ranked state in the country in HIV prevention and control, with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) recognising the Andhra Pradesh AIDS Control Society (AP SACS) as the best-performing state AIDS control body for the nine-month period from April to December 2025-26. The development was announced by State Health and Medical Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.

AP SACS secured a score of 107 out of 141 across 33 designated

...]]> Andhra Pradesh https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1656/0189-20055 https://www.journalistfile.com/article/1656/0189-20055 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:09:53 +0530