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Govt. plans to make all family health centres in Kerala antibiotic-smart this year

Kerala Health Minister announces programme to make all FHCs antibiotic-smart & discourage sale of antibiotics without prescription.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

Medical genetics department to be opened at SAT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu · Dec 29, 2023

Kerala Health Minister urges Centre to give its share of National Health Mission funds

Union Health Minister urged to sanction NHM funds due to Kerala Health Department, affecting many activities.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

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District hospitals to be equipped to handle COVID cases: Minister

A high-level meeting convened by Health Minister Veena George in the wake of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Kerala decided to step up testing and surveillance and equip district-level hospitals for treatment of COVID patients with mild symptoms.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Focus now on providing adequate treatment to the injured: Collector

In Kochi, 31 injured in Cusat stampede are receiving treatment at MCH, two in ICU and one in casualty. 18 are admitted to Kinder Hospital and two at Aster Medcity. Health Minister Veena George has formed a medical board to assess the situation.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

KSCSTE to hold rural researchers’ meet on Saturday

KSCSTE to host rural researchers from Malappuram & Palakkad at IRTC, Mundur. Seven innovations to be presented at State-level conclave on Dec 7-8. Inaugurated by Mukundan Annamalai, led by Siju C. Raghavan & Veena George, attended by J. Sundaresan Pillai, K.V. Haridasan & A. Raghavan.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

State to implement home-based comprehensive child care scheme

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) will make home visits to ensure the well being of all infants from the first week of birth till 18 months of age, by keeping an eye on immunisations, developmental milestones, maternal health, and ensuring that all benefits of welfare schemes reach the family.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

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More Swaas clinics will be opened in Kerala this year: Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announces opening of more COPD clinics (Swaas) in public sector hospitals this year. Second State COPD Centre to open in Thrissur with pulmonary rehab & training centre. 30,000 COPD patients receiving care & follow-up. 5 lakh in State suffer from COPD, managed as part of…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

World Diabetes Day observed, need for research stressed

NCDs are the biggest health challenge faced by the State today, which threatens to erode all other socio economic advancements made by Kerala.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Rallies mark Children’s Day celebrations

On Children's Day, 25K students in Thiruvananthapuram took part in a rally organised by Kerala State Council for Child Welfare. CM Pinarayi Vijayan urged to nurture critical reasoning and protect children's rights. Women and Child Welfare Minister Veena George presented Ujjwala Balyam awards. Students' Haritha Sabhas were organised to make…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Model health care project for coastal areas

A model project will be prepared for the health care of women and children from coastal areas utilising MLA funds, Health Minister Veena George has said

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Nipah centre will take up pioneering research work, says Veena George

The centre would focus on unearthing how the virus transmitted from fruit-eating bats, its natural reservoirs, to human beings. It would be able to take up community surveillance steps in Kozhikode and Wayanad districts, where the presence of antibodies against the virus had been detected.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Nipah research centre to be opened in Kozhikode on Nov. 8

Health Minister Veena George will formally declare Kozhikode free from Nipah infection, and open the Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research, on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Advanced gait training robot inaugurated

Kerala has entered the era of Artificial Intelligence in health care with the introduction of artificial intelligence-driven medical innovations in clinical practice, Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

BSc Nuclear Medicine course at Kozhikode Govt. Medical College Hospital

BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology course is being offered at Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, Health Minister Veena George said.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Teacher at tuition centre booked for beating Class VI student

Kollam East police register case against tuition teacher for beating Class VI student for not completing homework. Minister for Health, Women and Child Development Veena George orders officials to visit child. Protest marches held by students organisations. Teacher Riyas absconding. CWC providing counselling and legal steps initiated against teacher. Many…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Kerala blasts: 4 injured remain critical, mother and brother of 12-year-old deceased remain on ventilator

At a crowded Jehovah’s Witnesses prayer convention at Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala, 3 people died and 12 were admitted to ICU with burns. Of the 12, 4 remain in critical condition, including the mother and brother of a 12-year-old girl who died. Post-mortem and DNA profiling are being arranged to…

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The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Special medical board to supervise treatment of those injured in Kalamassery explosions

Health Minister Veena George has set up a special medical board to oversee treatment of those injured in the explosions at Zamra Convention Centre. 52 people sought treatment, 30 remain under treatment, 6 are in serious condition, 18 in ICU, 3 at Govt. Medical College Hospital with >50% burns. 37…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Pinarayi Vijayan calls an all-party meeting on October 30 in the wake of Kalamassery blast

CPI(M) State Secretary M. V. Govindan aired the possibility that the Kalamassery blast was a terrorist incident orchestrated to divert attention from Kerala’s empathy with the oppressed people of Palestine

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

CAG report on medicines not final, says Veena; accuses Satheesan of creating panic

Health Minister Veena George criticizes Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan for quoting CAG report on date-expired medicines in govt. hospitals. CAG report is a draft & govt. will give reply before final report. Bulk storage of drugs of non-standard quality in KMSCL godowns was bought during UDF regime. Satheesan questions…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Nipah virus antibodies detected in bats in Wayanad

Kerala will intensify the disease surveillance activities and maintain vigil against Nipah across the State as Nipah virus antibodies have been detected in bats in Wayanad as well in Indian Council of Medical Research’s bat surveillance studies, Health Minister Veena George said here on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Officials denying facilities at govt. hospitals to public, says Kerala Health Minister

Health Min. Veena George has said that unhealthy trends in public healthcare will not be tolerated. She visited four major hospitals in Wayanad and announced plans to strengthen gynaecology departments, offer MBBS courses at the Medical College Hospital, and set up a nursing college. Strict action will be taken against…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Kerala awaiting Central nod to set up AIIMS at Kinalur in Kozhikode, says Health Minister

Health Minister Veena George visited Balussery taluk hospital to assess functioning & evaluate development works. She said State awaits Centre's response on AIIMS proposal for Kinalur. She discussed demand for more staff & adding 5 beds to dialysis centre. She reviewed works using ₹23 crore KIIFB funds & discussed proposal…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Antibodies against Nipah in bat samples collected from Maruthonkara

Health Minister Veena George confirms antibodies against Nipah virus found in 12 bat samples from Maruthonkara, Kozhikode. ICMR communicated this to State govt. One Health system to be strengthened to meet Nipah virus challenges. No genetic mutations in Bangladeshi strain.

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