NRI doctors to help mitigate maternal and infant mortality rate in A.P.
2 years, 4 months ago

NRI doctors to help mitigate maternal and infant mortality rate in A.P.

The Hindu  

Several NRIs from the State evinced interest to support the 'Family Doctor' concept to be introduced by the State government. NRI medical affairs adviser to the Health Department Dr. Vasudeva R. Nalipireddy along with American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin honorary president Dr. Kolli Ravi, neonatologist Dr. Prakash M. Kabbur, Train and Help Babies director Dr. Singam Haribabu and others met Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Vidadala Rajini at the Health Department office in Mangalagiri on Friday. Speaking to reporters later, Dr. Vasudeva said that a team of NRI doctors had studied the high incidence of maternal and infant mortality rate in certain districts. The NRI doctors’ team had offered to support the government in this aspect and the Minister and officials had agreed in principle to collaborate. He said that soon programmes on maternal and infant mortalities would be conducted in the medical colleges in Tirupati and Guntur districts.

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Family doctor concept will be role model for nation: CM Jagan
1 year, 8 months ago

Family doctor concept will be role model for nation: CM Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. Inaugurating the Family Doctor scheme at a state-level event at Chilakaluripeta constituency in Palnadu district on Thursday, Jagan Mohan Reddy said, “We are starting the Family Doctor system across the state from today. Qualified doctors will man 10,032 Dr YSR Village Health Clinics that would extend preventive healthcare to the needy across the state.” He commented …

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