The World Bank has approved a USD 280 million (₹2,424 crore) loan to the Kerala government under the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme, aimed at transforming the state’s healthcare ecosystem into a model of resilience, innovation, and inclusivity. The ambitious programme seeks to modernise healthcare access, strengthen digital health infrastructure, and build climate-resilient medical systems Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for the elderly, Kerala will roll out exclusive Outpatient (OP) counters for senior citizens in all major government hospitals starting September 1, Health Minister Veena George announced. The facility will be available in taluk, taluk headquarters, district, general, and specialty hospitals, as well as medical colleges across the state. Since Read More…
India’s senior living housing market is on track for rapid expansion, with demand forecast to reach 2.3 million units by 2030. This surge comes as the elderly population in India continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. By 2025, the number of Indians aged 60 and above is expected to exceed 346 million, making up Read More…