Minister for Health T. Harish Rao on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a 100-bed government hospital at KPHB fifth phase. The construction is expected to be completed within nine months.
With a doctor strength of 35 working round the clock, the hospital would be equipped to handle deliveries. The Minister said that earlier only 30% of deliveries were taking place in government hospitals, but has increased to 70% now.
On Telangana Health Day, which is to be celebrated on June 14, the government will start distribution of KCR Nutrition Kits across the State, Mr.Harish Rao announced.