Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao on Monday said measures were being taken to launch 44 new Basthi Dawakhanas for offering quality treatment to the poor and needy. These would be in addition to the existing 123 Basthi Dawakhanas.
Addressing a review meeting here, the Minister, along with Health Minister Eatala Rajender, reviewed the measures on containing seasonal diseases in the city during the monsoon season.