Andhra Pradesh Launches Sakhi Suraksha: Free ₹25 Lakh Health Cover for Urban Women

• AP's Sakhi Suraksha Scheme, launched Oct 2025, offers free health protection to poor urban DWACRA women over 35.
• Provides 16 free medical tests for lifestyle diseases and cancers (breast, cervical, oral), plus mental health counseling.
• Cashless treatment up to ₹25 lakhs annually per family at Dr. YSR Aarogyasri and Ayushman Bharat network hospitals.
• MEPMA implements the scheme; Health Resource Persons (Sakhis) assist beneficiaries from admission to follow-up.
• Scheme to expand in 2026, aiming to cover 26.53 lakh women, promoting empowerment and financial security.

Why It Matters: Sakhi Suraksha offers comprehensive free health and financial security for urban poor women in Andhra Pradesh.