Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda Inaugurates Critical Care Blocks and Integrated Public Health Laboratories in Andhra Pradesh

The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare inaugurated 10 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) and 12 Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHLs) in Andhra Pradesh. These facilities are part of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). The Government of India has sanctioned 631 Critical Care Blocks nationwide, and approved ₹1,271.80 crore for Andhra Pradesh under the scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen health system capacity for emergency response, critical care, and early disease detection while maintaining routine health services.