Table 4.
Primary health infrastructure and key health personnel in Andhra Pradesh, 2006
| Particulars | Required | In position | Shortfall | % of shortfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subcentres | 11,699 | 12,522 | - | - |
| Primary Health Centres | 1,924 | 1,570 | 354 | 18.40 |
| Multipurpose workers (female)/ANMs | 14,092 | 13,740 | 352 | 2.50 |
| Health Assistants (female)/LHVs at PHCs | 1,570 | 1,564 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Doctor at PHCs | 1,570 | 2,202 | - | - |
| Nurse/midwives (staff nurses) | 2,739 | 2,053 | 686 | 25.05 |
ANMs=Auxiliary Nurse Midwives; LHVs=Lady Health Visitors; PHCs=Primary Health Centres