Palnadu district tops healthcare services ranking in Andhra Pradesh

Palnadu district has topped the State in improving the performance of healthcare services in Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs), with a score of 81.6%.According to a release from the Department of Health, Medical, and Family Welfare on Monday (November 9, 2026) the services offered in government facilities across the State were rated based on the public feedback taken between July and November 7. The public’s feedback was taken on four parameters, including availability of doctors, medicines, cleanliness of the premises, and whether patients were asked to pay money for medical services.The results showed that public satisfaction was highest in Palnadu district. Polavaram ranked second with 81.5%, Nellore scored 80.7%, Tirupati 78.3%, and Krishna 77.5%. Meanwhile, Kurnool ranked among the lowest with 69.5%. Anantapur scored 69.8%, NTR district 70.9%, Anakapalli 71.5%, and Markapuram 71.8%.Based on the same feedback, show cause notices were issued on medical officers working in 135 PHCs and UPHCs that performed poorly or received 100% negative feedback on one of the indices, Director of Public Health R. Venkata Ramana informed Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. Published - November 09, 2026 07:51 pm IST