Andhra Pradesh to establish 22 dialysis centres to slash costs to ₹999 per session
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Public health infrastructure and out-of-pocket expenditure: a GS2 Social Justice and healthcare case study.
Why in news
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced the establishment of 22 new dialysis centres to reduce treatment costs to ₹999 per session.
Background
The state will establish 22 dialysis centres under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme. Each centre will cost ₹85 lakh and house five machines, with the government spending ₹197.88 crore in 2025-26 for free services.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme: Central initiative for providing dialysis services.
- FactCost per dialysis session reduced from ₹3,000–₹4,000 in private hospitals to ₹999.
- FactTotal government expenditure for free services in 2025-26: ₹197.88 crore.
- FactCost per dialysis centre: ₹85 lakh with five machines.
Prelims practice question
Under which central initiative is Andhra Pradesh establishing new dialysis centres to provide affordable treatment?
- (a)Ayushman Bharat Scheme
- (b)PM-SURAJ Scheme
- (c)National Health Mission
- (d)Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme
Show answer
Answer: (d) Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme — The note specifies that the state will establish the 22 centres under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme.
For Mains
Q. Examine how public-private partnerships and state-led healthcare initiatives can bridge the gap in affordable tertiary care for chronic kidney diseases in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Affordability gap: High out-of-pocket expenditure in private healthcare for chronic renal failure
- Infrastructure deficit: Need for decentralized dialysis units to reach rural and semi-urban populations
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing high-cost medical equipment maintenance with subsidized session pricing
Keywords: Out-of-pocket expenditure · Tertiary healthcare · Public health infrastructure · Universal health coverage · Chronic kidney disease
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