Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy Directs Officials to Introduce Digital Health Profile Cards
Hyderabad, Jan 29 – Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has instructed officials to implement digital health profile cards for all residents of the state. These digital cards will be linked to a unique identifier, facilitating prompt access to emergency medical treatment. Additionally, the health profile cards will be integrated with the existing Arogyasri card system.
During a review meeting on health initiatives, the Chief Minister addressed concerns regarding the necessity of white ration cards for availing Arogyasri benefits. He noted a surge in demand for white ration cards due to this requirement and discussed the possibility of removing this mandate.
Furthermore, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged officials to devise a unified policy for establishing nursing, physiotherapy, and paramedical colleges within medical college premises.
The meeting was attended by Health Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha, State Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, Principal Secretary to the CM Seshadri, Joint Secretary to the CM Sangeeta Satyanarayana, Health Secretary Christina Chongthu, Commissioner Karnan, Director-General of Drug Control Kamalahasan Reddy, Arogyasri CEO Visalatchy, and other officials.
Emphasizing the importance of healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged swift completion of TIMS super specialty hospitals in Warangal, LB Nagar, Sanath Nagar, and Alwal. He underscored the need for medical colleges to be closely linked with hospitals to ensure an adequate supply of doctors.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the significance of Bibinagar–AIIMS in providing comprehensive medical services to residents of Khammam, Warangal, and Nalgonda districts, thereby alleviating the burden on hospitals like Osmania and NIMS.
Directing officials to assess AIIMS and compile a comprehensive report, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed readiness to engage with the Union Health Minister to advocate for enhanced medical services at AIIMS.
Lastly, the Chief Minister urged officials to develop alternative healthcare facilities across the state to reduce dependence on Hyderabad for medical treatment.
