Bhadradri Kothagudem, Sept. 26 -- A tribal woman from Sundarayya Nagar village in Bhadradri Kothagudem district safely delivered a baby boy on September 24, following prompt intervention by local healthcare workers.

Jayalakshmi, District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO), Bhadradri Kothagudem, told ANI that P. Jogi, a primigravida at full term, was registered early at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Jannam Peta. She had undergone eight antenatal check-ups, conducted by both the medical officer and gynaecologist at Manuguru Area Hospital, with the last check-up on May 9, 2025.

The district has established 'Birth Waiting Halls' for pregnant women, especially in flood-affected areas with road problems. As part of this initiative, healthca...