Parvathipuram Manyam, July 19 -- Government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh's Parvathipuram Manyam district are struggling to cope with a surge in viral fevers, with overcrowded wards and limited infrastructure posing major challenges for healthcare providers.

With the rising influx of patients, many government hospitals are operating beyond capacity. In several facilities, two to three patients are reportedly being treated on a single bed, raising concerns about hygiene and quality of care.

As the entire district is considered a tribal agency area, it has also reported a spike in malaria cases, particularly among students from tribal ashram school hostels. Health officials have confirmed that several children admitted with high fever have ...