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Ministers inaugurate expanded 500-bed KIMS Saveera Hospital in Anantapur

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav opened the upgraded tertiary care facility on Sunday.

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav inaugurated the expanded 500-bed KIMS Saveera Hospital in Anantapur on Sunday, according to the Deccan Chronicle.

The facility has been upgraded into a tertiary care centre featuring advanced diagnostic, surgical, and radiation oncology services. The expansion includes new Oncology and Mother and Child blocks.

Satya Kumar Yadav stated that strengthening healthcare infrastructure throughout Rayalaseema is the top priority of the state government. He noted that the facility provides super-specialised care to residents of Anantapur and nearby areas.

Payyavula Keshav said that putting money into high-quality medical infrastructure would improve the socio-economic conditions of people living in Anantapur district.

Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao, chairman and managing director of KIMS Group of Hospitals, said the goal is to make world-class healthcare available in people's hometowns.

He added that the new infrastructure is comparable to major metro hubs like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

During the event, KIMS Saveera Hospital distributed 200 AI-powered spectacles to demonstrate the integration of technology and healthcare.

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