Andhra Pradesh introduces new grading system to evaluate PHC performance
Andhra Pradesh's Department of Health, Medical, and Family Welfare has introduced a new grading system to evaluate the performance of Primary Health Centres (PHCs). This system utilizes 21 key performance indicators, moving beyond basic activity metrics to measure actual health outcomes like disease prevention and maternal health.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to make the rural healthcare system more accountable and outcome-oriented, potentially leading to significant improvements in public health services, disease prevention, and patient care quality across Andhra Pradesh.
The Department of Health, Medical, and Family Welfare on Monday (July 27, 2026) introduced a new system to evaluate the performance of a Primary Health Centre, which is designed to measure health outcomes.
According to a press release, under the present system, a PHC is assessed on the basis of five indicators: the number of outpatient (OP) visits, inpatient admissions, laboratory tests, deliveries, and the use of contraceptive services.
Officials found that the system failed to reflect crucial health outcomes such as disease prevention, maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and continuity of patient care.
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