Collector inspects Urban PHC in A.P.’s Chittoor district
District Collector Sumit Kumar conducted a surprise inspection of an Urban Primary Health Centre in Chittoor to evaluate service quality and facility management. He emphasized the importance of digital health records and efficient patient care.
Why it matters
Regular administrative oversight of public health infrastructure is essential for maintaining service standards in government-run medical facilities.
District Collector Sumit Kumar on Thursday (August 27, 2026) conducted a surprise inspection of Sanjeevani Urban Primary Health Centre at Prashanth Nagar in Chittoor, and reviewed the facilities and services.
The Collector checked patient registration, availability of medicines, attendance of medical staff, laboratory services, Digital Nerve Centre (DNC) facilities and sanitation.
Directing the health officials to ensure timely and quality treatment and maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines, the Collector asked them to discharge their duties responsibly and ensure that patients faced no inconvenience.
Sumit Kumar reviewed the utilisation of ₹1.5 lakh sanctioned for the urban health centre and sought details of the expenditure. He highlighted the need for regular monitoring of healthcare services and cleanliness on the premises.
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