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The Hindu
33 minutes ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Kerala's public health sector under attack from corporate hospital lobbies, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged that government hospitals are being deliberately targeted as they pose a challenge to profit-making motives of private hospital backed by international investors. He was speaking after inaugurating the newly constructed superspeciality block at Kannur District Hospital on Monday. The Chief Minister said multinational companies have been making large-scale investments in private healthcare with the primary aim of maximising returns. 'In such hospitals, unnecessary medical tests are conducted, not for the benefit of the patient, but to generate more revenue. Targets and quotas are set for these, making healthcare a profit-driven business rather that a public source,' he said. 'Vested interests' He warned that 'vested interests' were working to undermine the public health sector 'in any way possible' as it is seen as a barrier to the expansion of corporate healthcare networks. 'Some people, knowingly, are spreading misinformation influenced by corporate strategies. Such elements must be identified and their motives exposed,' he added. Health Minister Veena George presided over the function, which marked a major upgrade in the district's healthcare infrastructure. New facilities Built under Aardram Mission and funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), the five-storey facility brings advanced medical services under one roof, with outpatient departments for cardiology, nephrology, and oncology. It also features three modular operation theatres, ICUs, a dialysis unit, and 23 executive pay wards. Constructed at a cost of ₹61.72 crore, the civil works were completed at ₹39.8 crore and electrical works at ₹21.9 crore. Each of the five floors spans 1,254 square metres, with facilities including two lifts, a sewage treatment plant, fresh water systems, parking space, and a centralised medical gas piping system. The ground floor includes a reception area, vehicle parking space, and a 110kv substation. The first floor has nine OP consultation rooms, a 150-seat waiting lounge, pharmacy, and UPS rooms. The second floor is equipped with modular operation theatres, pre-anaesthesia and recovery areas, surgical and medical ICUs. The third floor features a dialysis unit with 22 machines, five pay wards and a peritoneal dialysis room, while the fourth floor has a 30-bed general ward and nursing station. The facility enhances patient care by integrating services such as general medicine, orthopaedics, gynaecology, dental, psychiatry, ENT, paediatrics, physical medicine, trauma care and adolescent clinics under one roof. It is estimated that over 3,000 patients currently visit the district hospital's OPs daily.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
CM to inaugurate super-speciality block at Kannur district hospital
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the new super-speciality block at the Kannur district hospital on Monday (August 11). Built under the 'Aardram' Mission and funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), the five-storey facility brings advanced medical services under one roof, with outpatient departments for cardiology, nephrology, and oncology. It also features three modular operation theatres, ICUs, a dialysis unit, and 23 executive pay wards. Between January and July 2025 alone, the hospital conducted 999 orthopaedic surgeries, 919 surgeries, 339 general, 337 gynaecology and 35 ENT surgeries. A mobile ophthalmic unit for cataract surgeries is also in service.
News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
Unaided school syllabus to be unified in Kerala
Last Updated: Malappuram (Kerala), Aug 4 (PTI) The syllabus of unaided schools in Kerala will be unified from next academic year, state General Education V Sivankutty said here on Monday. Commercialisation of education centered around unaided schools would not be allowed and that is the firm stance of the government, he said. 'From next year, the syllabus in unaided schools will be unified. They will not be allowed to teach their own syllabus," he said. The minister was speaking after inaugurating a new building built at Rs 3.90 crore fund from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Sivankutty further said that collecting donations for first grade admission is against the norms of the national education policy and that unaided school managements should pay fair salaries to teachers. view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Administrative sanction for food processing park at Kunnukara in Kochi
The government has accorded administrative sanction for the food processing park initiated by the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Kinfra) at Kunnukara. The park will be set up under the mini food park project of the government. Minister for Industries P. Rajeeve said in a communication on Thursday (July 31, 2025) that around 37.8 acres would be acquired for the food processing park in Kunnukara village. The project would be implemented utilising the assistance under the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, he added. He said that the park is being set up to extend the benefits of agricultural progress achieved in the Kalamassery Assembly constituency to more persons. The 'Krishikkoppam Kalamassery' project has been expanded to more areas. Five value-added products were launched in the market as part of the agriculture project. The third edition of the agri fest held as part of the initiative will begin in August, according to the communication. 'The food processing park will have units based on spices, coconut, fruits, cake and bakery and milk products. The land acquisition process will be speeded up in association with the district administration,' it said.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Construction of Thalassery sea bridge, skywalk to begin in October
Work on the much-anticipated sea bridge and elevated walkway, aimed at giving Thalassery tourism an international facelift, will commence in October. Speaker A.N. Shamseer, who inspected the site with officials, described the project as a major milestone in tourism development in the town. The ₹31-crore project, funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and executed by the Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation, will be built entirely with stainless steel, ensuring durability for over a century. Jindal Stainless is the project consultant. Besides, ₹7 crore has been earmarked under the Nava Kerala Assembly initiative for beautification works from Centenary Park to Sea View Park. The project is expected to be completed within a year. The blueprint for the elevated walkway project was reviewed at a meeting chaired by the Speaker. Municipal chairperson K.M. Jamunarani, vice chairman M.V. Jayarajan, councillors, senior officials, and project representatives were present.
