Hyderabad: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy distributed modern medical equipment to Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs) in his Secunderabad parliamentary constituency on Thursday. The initiative aimed to strengthen primary healthcare services, particularly for economically disadvantaged residents. As part of the medical equipment distribution, Reddy visited health centres at DBR Mills in Kavadiguda, Anantham in Musheerabad and Mettuguda.
During the visits, he inspected the existing medical facilities and reviewed the availability of free medicines. He also interacted with healthcare staff to assess the services provided to patients at the centres.
Medical equipment distribution to improve basic healthcare
The medical equipment distribution included nebulisers for children and adults suffering from respiratory problems. The centres also received 10 digital blood pressure monitors, 10 glucometers and 10 needle hub cutters. Additionally, the equipment included digital weighing machines for infants and adults, steel weighing chairs and drinking water dispensers.
Reddy said the additional equipment would strengthen basic healthcare facilities across the centres. He also said the initiative would help local residents receive timely and quality medical services. The Union Minister emphasised the importance of improving healthcare facilities for people who depended on public health centres for basic medical treatment.