VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the officials to take steps for implementation of the Sanjeevani project across the State by July. Currently, Sanjeevani projects are being implemented in Kuppam and Naravaripalle of Chittoor district.
Reviewing the Sanjeevani project at his camp office in Undavalli on Tuesday, the Chief Minister called for a collective, movement-like effort to strengthen public health across Andhra Pradesh. He directed MPs, MLAs, district collectors, and medical officials to make field visits from April and actively engage with people.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to organise ‘Swarna Andhra Population Management’ village meetings, health camps, and awareness programmes on the fourth Saturday of every month. He said the initiative aims to create widespread awareness and ensure preventive healthcare reaches every household.
He set a target of conducting medical tests for 5.64 million people within the next year and instructed that test results be delivered directly to beneficiaries via WhatsApp within 48 hours.
Officials informed that 904 mobile medical units would be required for the large-scale rollout, with an estimated cost of Rs 162 crore. The Chief Minister approved the proposal. So far, 3.14 lakh people have been registered in the Sanjeevani Digital Nerve Centre database, officials said.
Stressing the importance of preventive healthcare, the Chief Minister underscored the need to maintain updated personal health records and reduce future medical expenses. He advocated the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices such as yoga, nutrition, meditation, and pranayama.
He also directed officials to assess the impact of the Sanjeevani project on public health indicators in Chittoor district. He called for the formulation of an ‘AP Health Management Policy’ based on five key pillars.
The Chief Minister reviewed the proposed Universal Health Policy to be implemented through the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust. Officials informed that several insurance companies are willing to partner in the initiative. Discussions were also held on establishing medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
He instructed that caesarean deliveries be limited to cases of medical necessity or emergencies, with priority given to normal deliveries. He ordered audits in instances where caesarean rates exceed 20 per cent.
Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad, Health Secretary Saurabh Gaur, and Joint Secretary Ronanki Gopalakrishna were present at the review meeting.