the samples are being sent to a special laboratory set up at the King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam. REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE | Photo Credit: SAM PANTHAKY A comprehensive collection of blood samples from residents is under way in Uddhanam of Srikakulam district., with scientists and medical experts investigating the causes of kidney diseases prevalent among the local population. So far, blood samples have been collected from 1,500 individuals. According to a press release from the department of Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare on Tuesday (April 14), the samples are being sent to a special laboratory set up at the King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam, which is equipped with advanced medical infrastructure at a cost of ₹80 lakh. Published – April 14, 2026 09:23 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Praful and Sakib’s recognition a gratifying experience for coach Senthilnathan T-Fiber to hold AI summer camp for students in four mandals of Peddapalli district