The Minister criticised the poor performance of DMHOs and DCHSs, directing the Director of Public Health to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities 

Marking 18 months of the coalition government, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav conducted an extensive review of the Medical and Health Department, directing top officials to strengthen accountability, improve public health services and address persistent gaps in administration.

Minister Yadav announced that the National Medical Commission has approved 100 MBBS seats for Paderu Government Medical College for the 2026-27 academic year. He expressed anger over the loss of 50 seats this year due to coordination failures and failure to submit the first appeal on time. After his intervention with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, NMC granted full approval for next year.

He also directed the DME to prepare five other upcoming medical colleges, including Piduguralla and four PPP-model institutions at Adoni, Markapuram, Madanapalle and Pulivendula, for MBBS admissions in 2026-27, ensuring timely recruitment and infrastructure readiness.

The Minister said that while notable improvements had been achieved in OP/IP services, diagnostics, staff attendance and service quality, much more remained to be done to match Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s vision for the State. He warned that negligent behaviour by government doctors would not be tolerated, citing recent alarming incidents such as surgical objects left inside patients, improper injections, long delays in treatment and rude behaviour. Such acts, he said, erode public trust in government hospitals and must never recur.

Minister Satyakumar Yadav urged officials to adopt measurable performance benchmarks for all departments, including staff attendance, diagnostic output, procurement and patient services, to ensure real progress. The Minister criticised the poor performance of DMHOs and DCHSs, directing the Director of Public Health to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. He said superintendents of primary, secondary and teaching hospitals must improve substantially, with department heads conducting continuous reviews to resolve issues promptly.