Health Commissioner inspects District Hosp in Parvatipuram

Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare, V Karuna, visited the District Hospital in Parvatipuram and the Pregnant Women’s Hostel in Saluru on Tuesday to review healthcare services. During her visit, she closely examined several departments, with a special focus on the gynecology ward.
“Support will be provided to improve healthcare services in Parvathipuram Manyam District,” assured Commissioner Karuna. She highlighted the importance of institutional deliveries in government hospitals and warned against diverting cases to private hospitals. “Strict action will be taken against any Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) found directing patients to private facilities,” she said.
To improve maternal health in rural and tribal areas, Karuna outlined plans to train two staff nurses in midwifery to assist in safe deliveries at primary health centers. She emphasized the need to prevent maternal deaths in tribal communities and assured support for high-risk cases, especially during difficult weather conditions.
The Commissioner praised the Pregnant Women’s Hostel for its role in managing high-risk pregnancies, especially in challenging weather. She also noted the ongoing cancer screening efforts in the district, saying, “Universal screening tests are being carried out to prevent the spread of cancer.”
Encouraging the medical staff to focus on serving underserved populations, including the poor and tribal communities, Karuna said, “Serving with dedication gives the greatest satisfaction.” She also suggested that hospitals should aim for Encore certification to improve their infrastructure and services.
To further enhance health services, 13 teams have been assigned to inspect hospitals across the district and come up with strategies for improvement.