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Tribal Health Boost: Quality Care Reaches Remote Regions
29 May
Summary
- Government committed to improving healthcare in remote tribal areas.
- Sickle cell anemia research center established with ₹6 crore investment.
- Referrals to cities for advanced treatment reduced by over 50%.
The state government is actively strengthening healthcare infrastructure and medical services to benefit remote tribal populations. The objective is to provide quality healthcare locally, eliminating the necessity for residents to travel to urban centers. Special attention is being given to prevalent health issues in tribal areas, including anemia, sickle cell anemia, and cancer.
A dedicated research center for sickle cell anemia has been established at King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam, backed by a ₹6 crore investment. This has contributed to a significant decrease in patient referrals to Visakhapatnam for advanced treatment, reducing the monthly count from 600 to 250 cases.
Improvements are also noted in maternity and infant care. District administration aims to achieve zero Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). A pilot project for zero neonatal mortality has been successfully implemented and will be expanded across the district.
Furthermore, under national health missions, 239 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 12 Block Public Health Units, and two new Primary Health Centres are being developed in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Major surgeries in government hospitals have also seen a substantial increase over the past two years.
