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The central government has given an initial agreement to establish an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Kerala.
Kerala's Health Minister clarified that the government supports hospital food provision, only objecting to voluntary groups occupying space and displaying political identities, not humanitarian aid itself.
Kerala will immunise nearly two million children under five against polio on Sunday, using 22,288 booths and mobile teams, with house-to-house follow-ups planned.
Kerala's Health Minister K Muraleedharan faces criticism as multiple disease outbreaks occurred during his first month, leading to reminders of his past taunts about a 'cursed ruler' causing doom.
The move comes at a time when Kerala is witnessing a surge in several communicable diseases.
The Kerala Administrative Tribunal stayed Dr K J Reena's controversial transfer for two weeks, finding her argument about violating service rules prima facie sustainable. Further examination is required on other contentions.
A newly inaugurated hospital block remains unused due to lack of fire safety, accessibility ramps, lifts, furniture, and essential services, while the old facility suffers from staff shortages and dilapidated conditions.
Shigella infection confirmed in two students at a Wayanad school, with 337 seeking treatment for symptoms. Health officials are coordinating containment efforts, and no serious cases are reported.
A doctor was suspended pending an inquiry after a patient allegedly developed maggots in a surgical wound at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. The health minister ordered an investigation into the infestation.
Kerala's Health Minister confirmed a report into a broken syringe needle allegation at Kozhencherry hospital; strict action will follow any identified lapses.
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