Issued by: Dr.P. Jagadeeswara Rao, District Medical and Health Officer, Visakhapatnam, Date. 27.08.2026

Visakhaptnam :Indian News Times:Today i.e. on 27.08.2026, Dr.P. Jagadeeswara Rao, District Medical and Health Officer, Visakhapatnam visited Thotagaruvu Town Health Center and reviewed the medical and health staff. The medical officer expressed his anger at the non-availability of lab technicians, pharmacists and LGS and the unhygienic environment. Further, the hospital services provided through IVRS will be reviewed based on public perception, KPI indicators, EHR, Abha ID registration, RBSK services, OP, IP services, lab tests, availability of medicines, FRS.  A review was conducted regarding attendance etc. The surrounding areas of the urban health center were ordered to be kept clean.

Sri B. Nageswara Rao, Demo and Urban Health Center Doctors and Health Center Staff participated in this visit.

      District Medical and Health Officer
                       Visakhapatnam