TIRUPATI, MARCH 05, 2026: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams JEO (Medical & Education) Dr A. Sarat has directed officials to provide comprehensive and confidence-inspiring medical services to devotees visiting Tirumala and Tiruchanur for darshan, particularly in cases of unexpected illness.
He inspected the TTD Free Hospital at Thollappa Garden in Tiruchanur and the First Aid Centre at Alipiri Padala Mandapam.
Speaking on the occasion, the JEO stated that TTD is presently providing emergency medical services to devotees through seven First Aid Centres and five dispensaries. He instructed officials to ensure that medical services at the TTD Free Hospital in Tiruchanur are aligned with temple timings. He also directed that 5 to 10 beds be kept ready for the convenience of devotees.
He noted that around 100 to 150 outpatients are availing medical services daily in Tiruchanur and emphasised the need to make necessary arrangements to extend quality free medical care to more devotees. Even minor medical assistance during emergencies can instil immense confidence among patients, he observed. He further advised the medical staff to provide not only quality medicines but also services that boost the morale of patients.
Later, he reviewed the First Aid Centre at Alipiri. He stated that while manpower at the centre is being provided by Global Hospitals Group, the required medicines are being supplied by TTD. He instructed officials to maintain an adequate stock of essential medicines, keeping in view the needs of devotees trekking to Tirumala. He stressed that prompt medical services must be ensured for devotees who fall ill unexpectedly.
TTD Chief Medical Officer Dr Kusuma Kumari, Hospital Superintendent Dr Suharlatha, Dr Sudhakar and others were also present.
