{
  "id": 5989051,
  "title": "They crossed the State border for healthcare. Now, Andhra Pradesh is helping this Telangana hospital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/they-crossed-the-state-border-for-healthcare-now-andhra-pradesh-is-5989051",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-06T13:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/they-crossed-the-state-border-for-healthcare-now-andhra-pradesh-is-helping-this-telangana-hospital/article71435293.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A medical emergency in Telangana's Bhadrachalam Area Hospital saw 52 patients from Andhra Pradesh being rushed overnight for treatment. The Polavaram district administration in Telangana stepped in to offer support, recognizing that nearly 40% of the hospital's patient load comes from Andhra Pradesh. Among the 52 patients were 47 children and five adults who had reportedly fallen ill after taking chloroquine tablets distributed during a health camp. Tragically, one child was brought dead to the hospital, while 12 patients tested positive for malaria.\n\nDespite having limited staff, the hospital team, led by District Coordinator of Hospital Services G. Ravi Babu and Area Hospital Superintendent Rajasekhar Reddy, immediately mobilized additional doctors and support staff to work through the night. They initiated treatment and closely monitored both the children and adults. Polavaram District Collector K. Dinesh Kumar commended the Bhadrachalam Area Hospital team for extending immediate, compassionate, and professional care to patients from Andhra Pradesh.\n\nHowever, the response from Andhra Pradesh went beyond mere appreciation. Polavaram district administration assured that medicines required by the Bhadrachalam Area Hospital would be provided to the facility. This gesture underscores the importance of the Bhadrachalam hospital as a crucial healthcare center for people living in neighboring areas of Andhra Pradesh. Dr. G. Ravi Babu emphasized that the incident demonstrated the strength and responsiveness of a well-coordinated public healthcare system, stating that a patient's identity is never defined by state boundaries for healthcare professionals.",
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        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "They crossed the State border for healthcare. Now, Andhra Pradesh is helping this Telangana hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/they-crossed-the-state-border-for-healthcare-now-andhra-pradesh-is",
        "published": "2026-09-06T13:40:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}