In a significant move to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve public health, the Kerala government has approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme (KHSIP). The project will be implemented with financial assistance of ₹2,424.28 crore from the World Bank under the Programme for Results (P for R) model.
The state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, granted approval for the project on February 7, 2025, aiming to enhance healthcare resilience, prevent diseases, and improve the overall quality of life for Kerala’s citizens.
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The primary objective of the KHSIP is to ensure a higher standard of living and increased life expectancy by helping people lead a disease-free life while preventing accidents and premature deaths.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), all interventions under the project will be focused on the welfare of the poor and building a resilient healthcare system that addresses Kerala’s evolving demographic and epidemiological challenges.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | The Kerala government approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme (KHSIP) with a ₹2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve public health. |
| Announced By | Kerala Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on February 7, 2025. |
| Objective | To ensure a higher standard of living and increased life expectancy, prevent non-communicable diseases, accidents, and premature deaths, and build a resilient healthcare system. |
| Funding Model | The project will be implemented under the Programme for Results (P for R) model. |
| Key Focus Areas | 1. Strengthening Public Healthcare: Enhancing coordination among departments, expanding public health funding. 2. Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Early detection and lifestyle disease prevention. 3. Climate-Resilient Healthcare: Managing health risks linked to climate change. 4. Emergency & Trauma Care: Establishing a 24×7 emergency response network, ambulances, and trauma registry. 5. Elderly Care & Digital Health: Integrating local governance, expanding digital health applications. |
| Expected Benefits | – Improved Life Expectancy & Public Health Standards – Stronger Preventive Healthcare & Disease Control – Faster Emergency & Trauma Response System – Climate-Adaptive Healthcare Infrastructure – Universal Digital Healthcare Expansion |
| Significance | The initiative aims to make Kerala’s healthcare system more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready, setting a model for other states in public health advancements. |
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