Basthi Dawakhana – Urban Health Clinics
Basthi Dawakhana (meaning "neighbourhood dispensary") is Telangana's network of free urban primary healthcare clinics in Hyderabad and other municipalities. They provide basic outpatient consultations, common medicines, and diagnostic tests at no cost to residents.
- Urban residents in Hyderabad or other Telangana towns who need a basic doctor consultation without paying private clinic fees - Citizens who want to access free medicines for common illnesses like fever, cough, or diabetes - People who need blood pressure, sugar, or basic blood test done free of cost - Pregnant women seeking antenatal checkups at a nearby clinic
1. Find the nearest Basthi Dawakhana clinic in your ward using the GHMC health portal or the location list below. 2. Visit the clinic during operational hours (typically 8 AM – 12 PM and 4 PM – 8 PM; check your local clinic's timings). 3. Register with the reception by giving your name and Aadhaar number. No appointment is usually needed. 4. Wait for a token; a doctor will see you in order. 5. After consultation, collect the prescribed medicines from the clinic's dispensary — most common medicines are available free. 6. For diagnostic tests like blood sugar or haemoglobin, the technician will collect the sample and share results the same day or next day. 7. For serious conditions that need specialist care, the doctor will refer you to a government hospital.
- [Find nearest Basthi Dawakhana clinic](#) - [GHMC health services portal](#) - [Basthi Dawakhana timings and services list](#) - [Telangana Health Department official portal](#) - [Health helpline – 104 (medical advice, free)](#)
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