1000 Basti Dawakhanas To Be Established in Hyderabad 

Hyderabad: Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development KT Rama Rao announced on Saturday that the state government will establish about 1,000 Basthi Dawakhanas across Hyderabad.

On his surprise visit to the Basti Dawakhana at Begumpet he inspected the facilities and got to know about the performance of the staff. He enquired about the number of patients who visit each day and about the functioning of the doctor and staff. Interacting with patients, the minister heard to the grievances and suggestions for improving health services. He directed the authorities to ensure the functioning of the Basthi Dawakhana till at least 4 pm every day.

KTR further said that all the Basthi Dawakhanas will be linked to the government diagnostic centres which will be opened soon, that will offer free services to patients.