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A health system consists of all organizations, people and actions whose primary intent is to promote, restore or maintain health (reference-1). The four key goals of a health system are improved health, responsiveness to people's expectations, Social and financial risk protection, and improved efficiency. The health system delivers preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative interventions through a combination of public health actions and the pyramid of health care facilities (primary, secondary and tertiary
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Applications Invited for the State Ayurveda Award
The 14-storey building at RCC to begin operations by early February
Special institute in Kozhikode for organ transplant surgeries and treatment
Pathanamthitta General Hospital provides advanced stroke treatment to 200 patients
₹18.87 crore for comprehensive stroke centres in medical colleges
- 275 Health Institutions in Kerala Accredited with National Quality Assurance Standards
Dated : 14 October 2025
- Ayushman Utkrishtata Purashkar 2023 - SHA
Dated : 17 July 2025
- Patent for Government Dental College, Thrissur
Dated : 25 June 2025
- QAS Accreditation for Government College of Nursing, Kottayam
Dated : 25 June 2025
- Kerala's Healthcare System Shines Again with National Recognition
Dated : 09 February 2025
- The Ayurvedic Perspective on Aging: A Comprehensive Review
Dated : 27 April 2026
- Sustainable Development Goal 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Dated : 27 April 2026
- Kerala’s Progress Towards Reducing Maternal Mortality, SDG Indicator 3.1
Dated : 27 April 2026
- Kerala’s Progress in Reducing Child Mortality, SDG Indicator 3.2
Dated : 27 April 2026
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Star of the Month
Star of the Month - April
Dr. Sreehari. M
Medical Officer, Karakulam PHC
In a remarkable chapter of Kerala’s public healthcare journey, Karakulam Family Health Centre and all its sub-centres have achieved a rare and inspiring milestone, securing the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) accreditation together. At the heart of this collective success stands a dedicated leader: Dr. Sreehari, whose vision and perseverance turned an ambitious goal into reality.
From April 2025, Dr. Sreehari spearheaded a mission grounded in meticulous planning, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. Bringing together health staff, ASHA workers, and public representatives, he ensured that everyone moved forward with clarity and purpose. Through continuous training, regular assessments, and timely interventions, every challenge was addressed with determination and precision.
What makes this achievement truly special is not just the recognition, but the journey behind it. Under Dr. Sreehari’s leadership, infrastructure and service delivery saw significant transformation, powered by the effective use of Panchayat funds, Finance Commission grants, and HMC resources. Monthly evaluations became stepping stones for improvement, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
Within a short span, the institutions successfully cleared district and state-level assessments and went on to complete the national-level evaluation in just three months, an extraordinary feat.
Today, Karakulam stands as a proud model for the entire state, proving that with the right leadership and collective effort, excellence is not just achievable, it is sustainable.
Dr. Sreehari’s journey shows how one dedicated person can inspire a whole system to improve and succeed.
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Kerala Health Team
Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade IAS
Rahul Krishna Sharma
National Health Mission (NHM)
Afsana Parveen IAS
Commissionerate of Food Safety (CFS)
Dr. D. Sajith Babu IAS
National AYUSH Mission Kerala (NAM)
Dr Reena K J
Directorate of Health Services (DHS)
Dr. Viswanathan K.V
Directorate of Medical Education (DME)
Dr. Preeya K S
Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM)
Dr. M.P. BEENA
Directorate of Homoeopathy (DH)
