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50-bed critical care blocks inaugurated at Ongole and Nellore government hospitals
Ongole, Andhra Pradesh12 Sept 2026
Critical care blocks (50 beds each) were virtually inaugurated at the government general hospitals in Ongole and Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. The article reports each block was constructed at a cost of ₹23.75 crore; officials said the centres are expected to be fully operational for the public within about two weeks.
Why it matters
These units add dedicated emergency critical-care capacity at two district government hospitals for patients needing immediate, high-level care.
Government General Hospital (Ongole)Government General Hospital (Nellore)