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Andhra Pradesh 

OPD services at Piduguralla teaching hospital to begin from May 20, says Minister

OPD services at Piduguralla teaching hospital to begin from May 20, says Minister AMARAVATI, May 5: Out-patient department (OPD) services at the newly established Government Teaching Hospital in Piduguralla will commence from May 20, Health and Medical Education Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Tuesday, following a comprehensive two-hour review of the...
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Andhra Pradesh to hold large-scale International Yoga Day events; Minister Satya Kumar Yadav chairs preparatory review

Andhra Pradesh to hold large-scale International Yoga Day events; Minister Satya Kumar Yadav chairs preparatory review AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh government is gearing up to hold extensive programmes across the State to mark the International Yoga Day on June 21, with Minister for Medical and Health Satya Kumar Yadav chairing a preparatory meeting with AYUSH officials...
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377 doctors join public health service in Andhra Pradesh; women account for 61% of recruits

377 doctors join public health service in Andhra Pradesh; women account for 61% of recruits AMARAVATI, April 20: A total of 377 doctors have joined primary health centres (PHCs) and teaching hospitals across Andhra Pradesh as Medical Officers and Civil Assistant Surgeons, with women accounting for 232 of the new recruits — or 61.53...
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State sets 95% digital literacy target amid falling birth rate

State sets 95% digital literacy target amid falling birth rate AMARAVATI, April 20: The Andhra Pradesh government has formulated a comprehensive skill development programme as part of a broader population management policy aimed at addressing the economic barriers to childbearing, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Monday. The...
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Andhra Pradesh 

State health machinery turns to science to end decades of suffering in Uddanam

State health machinery turns to science to end decades of suffering in Uddanam AMARAVATI, April 14: A landmark research initiative to uncover the causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the Uddanam region of Srikakulam district has gathered momentum, with a dedicated team now collecting blood and urine samples from local residents...
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Andhra Pradesh 

Centre Boosts AP's HPV Shield: 3.81 Lakh Doses and Counting

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,...
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Andhra Pradesh 

Andhra Pradesh Tops National HIV Control Rankings, NACO Recognises AP SACS as Best Performer

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...
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