Kerala

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.

HaystackAnalytics Partners with NIMS Medicity to Introduce Genomics-Based Infectious Diseases Test in Kerala February 15, 2024 Developed by HaystackAnalytics, a Mumbai-based clinical genomics health tech startup, in collaboration with Neyyattinkara, Kerala-based NIMS Medicity, this initiative aims to revolutionize the diagnostic landscape of Kerala, offering advanced technology to combat infectious diseases effectively.

Dr Agarwal's Group Lines Up INR 100 Cr Investment to Fuel Expansion Drive in Kerala December 4, 2023 The new facility in Calicut is designed to provide a comprehensive range of services, encompassing routine eye examinations, advanced diagnostic procedures, and various surgical interventions.

Kerala-Based Startup Versicles Launches Prognosis, an AI-driven Digital Health Kiosk November 14, 2023 The kiosk is equipped with a touch screen that offers video instructions to users to receive accurate readings. Additionally, the kiosk features multilingual instructions through an AI-based voice bot to make healthcare facilities more easily accessible.

Apollo Adlux Hospital Unveils Advanced Stroke Clinic in Kerala October 3, 2023 Apollo Adlux Hospital, a renowned multi-speciality hospital in Kerala, has launched its advanced and comprehensive stroke clinic at Angamaly. This move aligns with Apollo Adluxs aim to offer advanced medical care with a specialised management team.

Kerala Gains Approval to Use Truenat Tests for Nipah Virus Surveillance September 21, 2023 Truenat tests, now accessible locally, eliminate the need to send Nipah-positive samples to Thiruvananthapuram, Thonnakkal, or Kozhikode labs for reconfirmation. This streamlined process accelerates testing, outbreak identification, and preventive measures.

Kerala Health Minister Launches Mobile Testing Unit to Combat Nipah September 15, 2023 The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) under the Union Department of Biotechnology has launched a cutting-edge and well-equipped mobile virology testing laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.