In a major push to strengthen public healthcare, the Telangana government has approved the establishment of 79 new dialysis centres with 416 beds across government hospitals, significantly expanding access to life-saving treatment for kidney patients.
The decision, issued under Government Order (GO) 115, aims to ensure that dialysis services are available within a 25-kilometre radius, particularly benefiting patients in rural, tribal, and underserved regions who often face long travel distances for treatment.
In addition to the new centres, authorities have also sanctioned the expansion of existing facilities, with 155 additional beds to be added across 67 current dialysis centres, helping reduce waiting times and improve service efficiency.
At present, Telangana operates around 102 dialysis centres under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, catering to nearly 7,500 patients, while over 15,600 patients have already benefited from the programme so far.
Officials said the expansion follows a detailed assessment conducted by the Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, which identified gaps in dialysis services across the state. The new facilities will be developed using a hub-and-spoke model, with major hospitals such as NIMS, Osmania General Hospital, and Gandhi Hospital acting as central hubs for clinical supervision and technical support.
The Telangana Medical Services Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC) is expected to soon invite tenders, with private partners responsible for infrastructure, equipment, and manpower under the PPP framework.
The initiative is aimed at decentralising dialysis care, reducing pressure on major hospitals, and ensuring timely treatment for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease and acute kidney conditions, especially in remote areas.
Health officials believe the move will play a crucial role in improving accessibility, cutting down travel time, and easing the financial burden on patients who require regular dialysis treatment.
