Andhra Pradesh: Family Doctor system to reach rural areas
It was observed that 2 PHCs are being established in each Mandal and two doctors will be available in each PHC, and one would be taking care of the mobile unit and the other would be taking care of the PHC.;
Vijayawada: The Principal Secretary to Medical & Health and Family Welfare, Krishna Babu in a video conference with district health officials and CHC staff said that the Family Doctor system was introduced so that medical services could reach the village level and most of the health-related problems could be addressed.
He noted that the concept of the Family Physician was introduced by chief minister Jagan Reddy in order to bring a revolutionary change in the health care sector. He said, "The basic infrastructure required for the family physician is being provided. For each PHC, two health officials are being appointed and vacant posts shall be filled."
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The posts of super speciality doctors and para-medical staff would be filled. He observed that community health officers need to work with dedication. The YSR health clinics have helped in providing health care at the village secretariat level. The construction of all YSR village clinics would be completed by November end, reports the Deccan Chronicle.
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