Government General Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

The Directorate plays a crucial leadership role in planning, supervising, and strengthening public health services. Its responsibilities go far beyond hospitals and treatment facilities. It focuses on prevention, awareness, early detection, and long term health improvement strategies. By monitoring public health services and implementing both National and State Health Programmes, the Directorate ensures that quality healthcare reaches every individual from remote rural villages to busy urban centers.

Vision and Mission

The Directorate operates with a clear vision:

To build a healthier society through preventive care, disease control, accessible health services, and strong public health systems.

Its mission revolves around:

Preventing and controlling communicable and non communicable diseases

Strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure

Implementing National and State health programs effectively

Promoting healthy lifestyles and awareness

Ensuring accurate registration of births and deaths

Responding promptly to endemic and epidemic situations