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Hans India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
State govt solved long-pending problems of doctors: Bharath
Kurnool: Minister for industries, commerce and food processing T G Bharath said the state government has successfully addressed long-standing issues faced by doctors regarding certificate renewal, re-registration, and related services. Speaking at the inauguration of the Medical Council's registration unit at the Kurnool Medical College Complex on Saturday, the minister said the new facility will allow doctors to complete essential registration services within the district itself, eliminating the need to travel to Vijayawada. Bharath stated that this initiative is part of the government's broader vision under Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and minister Nara Lokesh to offer citizen-centric, decentralised governance. The state has already introduced a WhatsApp-based governance model offering over 500 services. Previously, doctors had to endure significant time and financial burdens to visit Vijayawada for certificate renewal and registration — an ordeal especially challenging for senior doctors above the age of 60. With the new district-level unit, these hurdles have been removed, making the process more accessible and efficient. The minister also requested the Medical Council to extend similar services to dental practitioners. Addressing the gathering, AP Medical Council chairman Dr Daggumati Srihari Rao said that the council will now provide re-registration and renewal services every Saturday and Sunday at the district level. He added that the registration fee, previously ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000, has been significantly reduced now to Rs 6,000 for doctors above 75 years and Rs 8,000 for others. Doctors can also renew their certificates online if they have completed the biometric verification process, and the renewal window opens three months prior to the expiry of the existing registration. Adoni MLA Dr Parthasarathi appreciated the initiative, noting that many doctors have been practising without timely renewals, putting their professional credibility at risk. With local facilities now available, he urged all medical professionals to take advantage of the opportunity. Kurnool Government General Hospital superintendent Dr Venkateswarlu and Medical College principal Dr Chitti Narsamma also expressed gratitude to the state government and the Medical Council, recognising the convenience this move brings to the medical community. Faculty members from the college were also present at the event.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
APMC chairman announces doctor-friendly initiatives
Tirupati: AP Medical Council (APMC) Chairman Dr D Shree Hari Rao announced a series of doctor-friendly initiatives aimed at improving convenience and accessibility for medical professionals across the State. He was felicitated by Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) on Saturday, following his recent appointment as APMC Chairman. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rao said that virtual Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions and guest lectures will soon be made available for doctors. To address doctors' concerns more efficiently, a dedicated grievances cell and WhatsApp support services will also be launched shortly. He further informed that special medical camps are being arranged to facilitate the renewal of medical certificates. 'We urge all doctors to make the best use of these services,' he said. Highlighting the Council's plans to decentralise operations, Dr Rao announced that district-level registration camps will be conducted first in Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, and Kakinada, with other districts to follow. SVIMS Director-cum-Vice Chancellor Dr RV Kumar, who presided over the event, praised Dr Rao for his long-standing association with SVIMS, where he previously served as a radiologist. He recalled Dr Rao's active involvement in awareness programmes and state-wide medical camps. Faculty members also expressed their fond memories of working with Dr Rao and noted his invaluable support to SVIMS during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AP Medical Council gets new chairman and vice-chairman
1 2 Vijayawada: The state govt has cleared the names of Dr Daggumati Srihari Rao as chairman and Dr Gogineni Sujatha as vice-chairman of AP Medical Council . The govt recently named six renowned medical professionals, including Srihari Rao (Tirupati), Sujatha (Vijayawada), Dr KV Subbarayudu (Ongole), Dr Kesavarao (Vijayawada), Dr C Malliswari as members of medical council. However, intense lobbying by various groups got the selection of chairman and vice-chairman delayed. Sources said a strong group of doctors and medical colleges in the state wanted Dr Gogineni Sujatha, a gynecologist at Pinnamaneni Siddartha govt medical college, as chairperson of the medical council. However, health minister Satya Kumar Yadav is believed to have backed the candidature of Srihari Rao, who was a strong contender for Tirupati Lok Sabha seat in the last elections. The Tirupati-based radiologist served as vice-chairman of medical council in the past. He also served as national vice-president of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and was also state president of IMA. He is president-elect of Indian Radiologists Association (IRA). Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu is believed to have cleared the name of Srihari Rao. Another 13 posts in the medical council were lying vacant since the resignation of the members in the previous governing council. The 13 posts will be elected by practicing doctors in the state. The govt has to nominate another four ex-officio members to the council.
