Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila. File | Picture Credit score: KOMMURI SRINIVAS
Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president YS Sharmila on Thursday condemned the “disaster within the 19-year historical past of the Aarogyasri well being scheme,” and known as it a darkish chapter.
“Representatives of hospital managements have taken to the streets, demanding fee for therapies already offered as the federal government didn’t clear ₹2,700 crore dues,” Ms. Sharmila posted on
The Congress chief accused Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of being detached to the woes of individuals struggling with out medical care.
For the final 15 days, hospitals had suspended providers, turning away round 1 lakh sufferers and suspending surgical procedures, inflicting immense hardship to the poor. “However the authorities has not proven any concern or compassion,” she stated. Alleging a conspiracy to weaken the Aarogyasri scheme, she stated it will deprive the poor of free healthcare.
She slammed the federal government for participating in bargaining over pending payments, and demanded fast launch of the complete quantity of dues and restore Aarogyasri providers in hospitals.
Revealed – October 23, 2025 06:54 pm IST