Andhra Pradesh to set up permanent '10-Bed-ICU Units' at all government hospitals

As Andhra Presh continues to witness a surge in COVID-19 cases, a non-profit organization Nirmaan has now come up with a unique and much-needed solution to assist  underprivileged people of Andhra Presh. 

main idea to set up permanent '10-BED-ICU Units’ in all government hospitals of state is in sync with Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s commitment for providing equitable and quality healthcare to all, especially poor who have been hit hard during pandemic. 

On behalf of Government of Andhra Presh, Member of Parliament from Eluru Kotagiri Sridhar and Andhra Presh government representative for North America Rathnakar Pandugayala have taken upon mselves to identify, invite, motivate and coordinate with donors for this noble cause for providing 10 bed ICU units in a government hospital. This initiative will tremendously reduce burden on district hospitals by equipping government hospitals in rural areas with state-of--art infrastructure. 

With commitments currently for 22 government hospitals spre across all districts, team is looking forward to ding 10 ICU beds capacity for remainder of 100-plus bed hospitals in Andhra Presh.

Earlier on 5 June, same project was launched KT Ramarao in Telangana. This initiative, which is being brought to life with extended help from Government of AP and or well-known sponsors, is scheduled to launch soon in AP.