Andhra Health Minister Proposes WhatsApp-Based Mana Mitra Service for Faster Patient Reports
The minister urged government doctors and staff to change perspective, think innovatively, and work with creativity to build a healthier Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav has suggested the introduction of WhatsApp governance (Mana Mitra) in hospitals to enable patients to receive reports instantly.
Reviewing reforms, transfers, and manpower requirements at the Secretariat in Velagapudi recently, the minister said Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is working to transform public health through technology adoption and innovation.
“Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is determined to usher in a new era in the State’s health sector, and medical employees must align with his vision of modernity, speed and creativity,” Satya Kumar Yadav said.
The minister urged government doctors and staff to change perspective, think innovatively, and work with creativity to build a healthier Andhra Pradesh.
He also stressed the importance of timely grievance redressal, directing district officials to remain alert to issues raised by citizens and public representatives.
On transfers, Yadav expressed satisfaction with the smooth implementation of general transfers in June, when over 7,200 doctors and staff were shifted, with 99% reporting to their new postings on time and without disputes.
The minister further underlined the urgent need to fill vacancies in AYUSH, Drug Control, and Food Anti-Adulteration departments. Expressing dissatisfaction with the monitoring of the Srishti Fertility Centre issue, he warned that lapses by officials would not be tolerated.
