Palnadu Medical Teaching Hospital to begin admissions in 2026-27

The Andhra Pradesh government is gearing up to operationalise the new Government Medical Teaching Hospital at Piduguralla in Palnadu district, with outpatient services slated to begin by April 15, officials said.

State Health Secretary Saurabh Gaur, who reviewed the construction works on Wednesday, directed officials and engineers to complete all arrangements within the stipulated timeline. He said the formal date for the launch of full-fledged medical services would be finalised after consultations with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.

Mr. Gaur confirmed that admissions to MBBS course will commence in the 2026-27 academic year, with the government applying to the National Medical Commission for approval of 100 seats. Keeping the likely inspection in view, he instructed that construction works be completed by the end of May in line with regulatory norms.

He also emphasised weekly monitoring of progress and called for timely recruitment of doctors and paramedical staff. Arrangements for sanitation, security, oxygen supply, and other support systems are being put in place, with a trial run planned after April 1.

District Collector Kritika Shukla directed officials to ensure uninterrupted water and power supply and develop transport access, including bus stops near the hospital.