K. Muraleedharan,Health Minister of Kerala, rolled out sweeping healthcare plans for Wayanad Friday, with over a dozen projects to boost medical services there . This came during 'Kayakalpam',a public outreach event by Health department in Kalpetta .
Biggest news: a super-speciality hospital. But site for the Government Medical College move isn't working — it's in reserved forest. Now,they're eyeing Mananthavady . Muraleedharan stressed urgency,warning medical college could lose recognition next year without quick action . Chief Minister-led meeting will tackle it soon.
Vythiri taluk hospital will become district model hospital soon,with Critical Care Unit foundation laid shortly. MRI scanner is coming to major government hospital to fix service gaps. New staff positions will reinforce all government hospitals,Minister said .
Muraleedharan also promised release of pending funds for healthcare projects. A dedicated building for District Medical Office (Health) is on way,as current office lacks own space. Sulthan Bathery taluk hospital will rise to district hospital status.
Mobile medical units planned for human-wildlife conflict zones,tackling unique local issues. Minister flagged rising cancer concerns in Wayanad, announcing a detailed study to understand it better.
Family of Aneesh, Kambalakkad resident with motor neuron disease, will receive aid Water quality tests will ramp up to fight diseases like shigellosis. Effective interventions kept Nipah virus and shigellosis in check,he noted.
Announcement made with Agriculture Minister T. Siddique, who presided over event.
