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Police probe into Health department appointment fraud assumes proportions of Byzantine plot

Police probe into Ayush appointment fraud accusation reveals possible political agent provocateur, media involvement. Police pursuing conspiracy angle, questioning complainant, suspecting perjury. Arrests made, more expected. #75

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Kerala Health department job fraud: Haridasan says no bribe was paid

Man from Malappuram denies paying bribe to get daughter-in-law job in Ayush Mission. Complainant questioned by Cantonment police, initially denies recollection of payment, later denies any bribe. Akhil Sajeev, former CITU manager, arrested for orchestrating fraud.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Kerala Health Minister Veena George visits hospitals

Health Minister Veena George on Monday visited the Taluk, District and General Hospitals in Kottayam district to review the functioning of these establishments.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

State Health department to launch heart health campaign

State Health department to launch heart health campaign

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Kerala Health Minister’s office accused of taking bribe

In the latest scandal that has erupted around the LDF government, a member of the personal staff of the Health Minister Veena George stands accused of taking a bribe of ₹1 lakh, while promising a job aspirant, the post of a medical officer at one of the Ayush centres under…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Team of women triumphs over Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode

Kozhikode team, led by Health Minister Veena George, largely triumphed over 3rd Nipah outbreak. District expected to return to normalcy soon.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Nipah infection: restrictions on public events to continue in Kozhikode till October 1

Kozhikode district to maintain restrictions on public events till Oct 1; educational institutions, except those in containment zones, resume offline classes; 42 animal body fluid samples test negative for Nipah virus; Health Minister Veena George to review situation on Sept 26; those in medical isolation must complete 21-day period.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Kerala wins Arogya Manthan award for providing free medical care to maximum number of people

Kerala wins Arogya Manthan 2023 award for providing free medical care to max. people. State's health insurance scheme, Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati, won for highest utilisation. Award also for best service provision for blind beneficiaries. Govt. provided free care worth ₹3,200 cr. through KASP & allied schemes. Public hospitals struggling…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Community surveillance will continue in Kozhikode, says Health Minister

Health Minister Veena George reviews preventive measures against Nipah virus, announces One Health project to be implemented in district. No positive cases reported in last 8 days; 372 samples sent for tests; 915 persons in contact list. Special lab set up at Medical College Hospital to monitor situation.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

Women’s panel files case against Shaji for remarks about Veena George

State Women's Commission registers case against IUML leader K.M. Shaji for insulting Health Minister Veena George; Chairperson P. Sathidevi calls for strong response from society against those who abuse others by waging their tongue.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023