Palnadu district ranks first in health services ranking in Andhra Pradesh

Palnadu district topped the state in improving the performance of health services in Urban Primary Health Centers (UPHC) and Primary Health Centers (PHC) with a score of 81.6%.

Services offered at government facilities across the state were rated based on public feedback received between July and November 7, according to a report by the Ministry of Health, Health and Family Welfare on Monday (Nov 9, 2026). Public feedback was taken on four parameters, including availability of doctors, medicines, cleanliness of premises and whether patients were asked to pay money for medical services.

The results showed that public satisfaction was highest in Palnadu district. Polavaram came second with 81.5%, Nellore scored 80.7%, Tirupati 78.3% and Krishna 77.5%. Meanwhile, Kurnool ranked among the lowest at 69.5%. Anantapur scored 69.8%, NTR district 70.9%, Anakapalli 71.5% and Markapuram 71.8%.

Based on the same feedback, case notices have been issued to doctors working in 135 PHCs and UPHCs who have performed poorly or received 100% negative feedback on one of the indices, Director of Public Health R. Venkata Ramana informed Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.

Published – 09 Nov 2026 19:51 IST