Hyderabad, Nov 12 : The network of Basti Dawakhanas, or neighbourhood clinics, in Hyderabad and its outskirts saw a major expansion on Thursday with the 24 new centres being opened in a single day.
Ministers and local legislators inaugurated the facilities in Hyderabad and adjoining districts of Rangareddy and Medchal Malkajgiri.
Health Minister E. Rajender, Home Minister Mohammed Mehmood Ali, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. Rama Rao, Labour Minister Malla Reddy, Education Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy and MLAs inaugurated the new Basti Dawakhanas at various places under the limits of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).
With this, the number of Basti Dawakhanas in GHMC increased to 224. The government plans to increase it to 300 soon.
These centres are proving a boon for the poor, offering them quality healthcare and free treatment.
Launched two-and-half years ago, these centres are offering free medicines, consultation, specialist services, diagnostic tests and even telemedicine facilities.
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