Mahabubnagar to emerge as South Telangana medical hub: Health min

Mahabubnagar is poised to become the medical hub of South Telangana, a critical strategic move announced by Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on June 13, 2026. This initiative by the Telangana government is set to dramatically enhance healthcare access and specialized medical services in the region, including the upgrade of Mahabubnagar Medical College into a comprehensive referral hospital equipped with advanced departments and facilities like an Organ Transplantation Centre. This push for regional medical prowess comes as Telangana ramps up its overall healthcare infrastructure, with a ₹13,679 crore allocation in the 2026-27 Budget emphasizing preventive care, maternal and child health, and chronic disease control. The state is aggressively expanding its medical footprint, targeting 44,029 tertiary care beds by year-end 2026 and rolling out a new comprehensive healthcare policy. However, the ambitious expansion is not without its hurdles; a 1,000-bed Super Specialty Hospital project in Mahabubnagar faces ongoing delays, and a 2025 survey highlighted infrastructure deficiencies in other newly established medical colleges across the state. Looking ahead, the Telangana government focus on decentralizing specialized care is evident with the impending launch of 30 new polyclinics and the conversion of 145 Urban Primary Health Centres into advanced facilities. Concurrently, Hyderabad is positioning itself as a global medical tourism destination, hosting an international event in June 2026. The successful implementation of these interconnected initiatives, especially overcoming construction delays and ensuring quality standards, will be crucial in solidifying Telangana's vision for a robust and accessible healthcare system.