A.P. Speciality Hospitals’ Association calls for protest on October 23 in Vijayawada

The representatives of A.P. Speciality Hospitals’ Association (ASHA) have called for a protest on Thursday (October 23, 2025) at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada, citing the State government’s failure to release funds to the tune of ₹2,700 crore to private network hospitals, despite their strike entering the 12th day on Tuesday (October 21).

ASHA president K. Vijay Kumar said that around 1,000 people from network hospitals across the State are expected to participate in the demonstration.

It may be noted that the network hospitals stopped their services under Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva scheme from October 10. The association representatives had stated that they would not participate in any discussion with the government until an initial amount of ₹670 crore was paid.

In a letter to the government before launching the strike, the representatives had said that they were unable to continue providing medical services under the scheme due to the mounting dues.