AP’s first ‘container hospital’ for remote healthcare rolls on

As part of its initiative to ensure healthcare access in remote tribal hamlets and hilltop areas, the state government has developed its first prefabricated health sub-centre, termed a ‘container hospital.’ This innovative medical facility, constructed from shipping containers, is set to address healthcare challenges in inaccessible regions.
The first-of-its-kind container hospital has been established at Karadavalasa panchayat, nestled in the hilltops under the Tonam Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Saluru mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam district. Scheduled to be inaugurated later this month, this facility will serve as a pilot project designed to assess its impact on local healthcare delivery.
“This container hospital is a significant step forward for the healthcare needs of over 2,000 residents from surrounding villages, including Bellapaka Boddapadu, Narinjapadu, Karadavalasa, and Karadakottavalasa in Saluru mandal, as well as Chakirevuvalasa, Kankanapalli, Aajuru, and Kumbivalasa in Pachipenta mandal,” explained a government spokesperson.