In 1900, Dr. E. Smith of
Yelamanchili, first medical missionary of
Canadian Baptist Mission, made a tour in Pithapuram area. In 1904, he began construction of a Medical Centre in
Pithapuram. Buildings opened in February 1908. Dr. Smith went on furlough in 1910, Dr. Jessie Allyn who came in his place once went to Palace of Raja of
Pithapuram to attend to the
Rani, who delivered a child. In honour, Rani of
Pithapuram bestowed grants to build an exclusive hospital for women and children near the existing hospital. ==Memberships==