The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a new target to eliminate filariasis globally by 2030. This is a decade later than the original goal of 2020. India’s...
The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) developed an orange-fleshed sweet potato (SP-95/4) to improve tribal food security in Kerala and other states. It has successfully passed final...
Kerala became the first state of India to establish a Senior Citizens Commission. The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill in early 2025....
Recently, the Kerala Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Bill. This legislation allows private universities to operate in Kerala, making it the last state...
Recent reports highlight Kerala’s unsustainable waste management practices. The state has been offloading non-biodegradable waste to neighbouring states, primarily Tamil Nadu. This approach is seen as a temporary...
Recently, Kerala initiated the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) to address the environmental and health hazards posed by expired and unused medicines. This pioneering government-led...
The Kerala government has made strides in health care with the Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASAP). This integrated health protection scheme aims to provide comprehensive coverage for the...
The Government of India has approved a ₹529 crore interest-free loan for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala. This decision follows devastating landslides in July 2024,...
The Kerala government has recently approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme, supported by a Rs 2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank. This initiative aims to elevate...
Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by Brucella species. It primarily affects livestock but can also infect humans. Recently, the death of an eight-year-old girl in Kerala brought...
