The state government of Telangana is pushing for the region to evolve into a prominent hub for medical tourism across India. Speaking at a health conference under the “Telangana–North East Connect” initiative, the Health Minister emphasised that India’s diverse cultural and linguistic landscape is a strength — not a barrier — when working together for improved healthcare.
He highlighted the state’s efforts to provide accessible and free medical care at all levels. This includes preventive and primary care through Ayushman-Arogya-Mandirs, sub-centres, urban and rural health centres, and “Basti Dawakhanas.” Secondary care is delivered via a network of 184 community health centres and area hospitals, while 48 teaching hospitals (including major institutions) offer tertiary care services.
To meet growing needs, new infrastructure is in development — including a super-specialty hospital, multiple TIMS hospitals in Hyderabad and a “Health City” planned for Warangal. Free diagnostic services are already offered via dozens of centres, with expansion planned even in tribal and remote areas.
Dialysis services have seen substantial expansion: from only three centres in the earlier undivided state to 102 centres now — serving around 12,000 patients; more units are on the way. Additionally, in response to rising cancer and non-communicable disease rates, several district-level day-care cancer units and NCD clinics have been set up, treating millions of patients across the state.
The Minister said the government envisions positioning Hyderabad (and the broader state) as India’s next-generation medical tourism capital, and invited collaboration from regions in the northeast and beyond to be part of this development journey.
(Photo courtesy: timshyd.telangana.gov.in)