The District Health Officer (DHO) inspected the Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and sub-centers.

Gudur(Mahabubabad): District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr B. Ravi Rathod conducted a surprise inspection of the Bollapalli and Thigalaveni sub-centres under the Thigalaveni Primary Health Centre on Monday.

Dr Rathod instructed staff to ensure that all pregnant women are registered within 12 weeks, with the first two check-ups conducted at the PHC and the next check-ups at the Government General Hospital. He advised promoting normal deliveries and reducing unnecessary C-sections.

He also directed staff to screen all individuals above 30 years for BP, diabetes and cancer and provide necessary medicines.

The DMHO reviewed sub-centre records, verified the implementation of national health programmes and instructed timely updating of data on online portals.