Kerala

Kerala Govt Launches Nayanamritham 2.0, India’s First AI-Assisted Eye Disease Screening Program February 19, 2025 Kerala becomes the first Indian state to introduce an AI-driven government screening program for chronic eye diseases in partnership with Remidio, enhancing early detection and treatment.

Kerala Allocates Additional INR 300 Cr for Integrated Health Protection Scheme February 17, 2025 The Kerala government increases healthcare funding by ₹300 crore, strengthening its integrated healthcare scheme to enhance accessibility, infrastructure, and medical services.

Kerala Approves INR 2,424 Cr Health System Improvement Program with World Bank Support February 6, 2025 The Kerala government secures a ₹2,424 crore loan from the World Bank to strengthen its healthcare system, improving infrastructure, medical services, and emergency preparedness.

Kerala to Roll Out Electronic-Reporting Solution for Laboratory Tests by 2025: Health Minister Veena George December 13, 2024 Kerala's Health Minister, Veena George, announces an innovative electronic reporting system for lab tests, aiming to streamline diagnostics and improve healthcare transparency by 2025. The initiative will enable patients to receive test reports digitally, including primary test results in quantifiable formats.

Kerala Drug Control Dept to Achieve Full Digitization for Faster, Efficient Services December 2, 2024 The Kerala Drug Control Department to complete digitization as the state’s health department plans to integrate digital technologies across all service areas.

eHealth System Now Functional in 653 Health Institutions: Kerala Minister Veena George November 8, 2024 Health Minister Veena George announces eHealth system is operational in 653 institutions statewide, offering UHID registration, online OP booking, and reduced wait times for patients.

Kerala Implements 'One Health' Initiative for Epidemic Prevention October 7, 2024 Veena George announced an integrated testing system across all districts under the 'One Health' initiative to prevent epidemics and track disease spread.

Kerala Emerging as Leader in Healthcare, Biotech Due to its Resilience: CM Vijayan September 30, 2024 Kerala's CM Pinarayi Vijayan highlights the state's proactive measures in healthcare and biotechnology, positioning it as a leader in life sciences through resilience, research, and innovation.

Kerala Govt Issues New Guidelines for Private Practice of Govt Doctors September 9, 2024 New rules prohibit government doctors from conducting private practice within a 1-kilometer radius of their workplace hospital.

Will Quit Politics if AIIMS Not Established Within 5 Years, says Kerala Minister Suresh Gopi September 2, 2024 Gopi indicated he might consider another location, potentially in central Kerala, to serve a broader region including Kottayam, Idukki, Cumbum, Theni, and Madurai

Kerala Govt Hospitals to Go Hi-Tech with Digital Payments, Announces Health Minister Veena George August 26, 2024 The initiative will utilize 249 Point-of-Service (POS) machines, allowing patients to make payments through debit cards, credit cards, and UPI transactions.

Kerala Govt Mandates 'Space Audit' in Medical Colleges to Enhance Safety Measures August 21, 2024 State Health Minister Veena George has directed the Director of Medical Education to conduct the audit during a high-level meeting with medical college officials.