YSRCP spreading misinformation on NTR Vaidya Seva, says A.P. Health Minister
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav accused the opposition YSRCP of spreading misinformation regarding the state's healthcare schemes. He defended the current government's performance, citing increased beneficiary numbers and infrastructure development.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political friction in Andhra Pradesh regarding the management and efficacy of public health programs.
YSRCP leaders are spreading misinformation about Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva Trust despite there being an increase in the number of beneficiaries, treatments and payments to hospitals, Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav has said..
After laying the foundation for a Primary Health Centre and laboratory at Chanubanda village in Chatrai mandal in Eluru district on Tuesday, Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav said while 41 lakh people had been treated under the scheme during the YSRCP’s tenure, the NDA government has provided treatment to 29 lakh people in two years.
He said the government had facilitated treatments worth around ₹8,400 crore and cleared nearly ₹7,000 crore in hospital bills during the period.
Rejecting allegations that the scheme had been weakened, the Minister dared YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for a public debate backed by statistics.
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