Thiruvananthapuram – A heartfelt request from a little boy named Shanku has sparked a delicious transformation in Kerala’s Anganwadi kitchens. In a major upgrade to the state’s child nutrition program, the Women and Child Development Department has introduced a revamped, state-wide unified food menu featuring kid-favorite dishes like biryani, pulao, and nutriladdus — making Anganwadi Read More…
The Kerala government will mark the state-level reopening of Anganwadis for the 2025–26 academic year with a grand Praveshanolsavam on June 3 at 9:30 AM. The event will be held at Anganwadi No. 72 in Mezhuveli Grama Panchayat, Pathanamthitta, with Minister for Health and Women & Child Development Veena George inaugurating the ceremony. District Panchayat Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has taken a pioneering leap in child welfare with the launch of the ‘Kunjus Card’, a smart, science-backed initiative to track and nurture the growth of children in Anganwadis. Launched by Health Minister Veena George, the card aims to systematically monitor a child’s physical, cognitive, and sensory development — covering milestones in speech, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Government has denied travel clearance to Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was scheduled to travel to the United States to deliver a lecture at Johns Hopkins University. According to the minister’s office, she had received an official invitation from the renowned university to speak at a global health event. The minister Read More…
The Kerala government has issued a strong warning against the rising trend of unassisted home births, calling the practice dangerous and unscientific. Health Minister Veena George emphasized that these unsupervised deliveries pose serious health risks to both mothers and newborns. The government is considering legal action under the Kerala Public Health Act and the Bharatiya Read More…
Kerala’s Health and Women and Child Development Minister, Veena George, has stressed the need for a more women-friendly film industry, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for women both on and off-screen. Speaking at the launch of a training program organized by the Women and Child Development Department in collaboration with Gender Park, Minister George Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant development, the central government is actively considering increasing incentives for ASHA workers and bringing them under labor laws, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced after a positive meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in Delhi. “The Union Minister attentively listened to Kerala’s concerns, especially regarding ASHA workers, and assured Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala Health Minister Veena George is set to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda today at 2:30 PM. The discussion is expected to cover key issues, including concerns related to ASHA workers. During her previous visit to Delhi, Veena George was unable to meet Nadda due to Parliament sessions. Instead, she had submitted Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George has flown to Delhi to discuss the ongoing ASHA workers’ strike with the Central government. The minister is expected to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and highlight the demands of ASHA workers, including a hike in honorarium and retirement benefits. The move comes as ASHA workers in Kerala Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has recorded a significant decline in the unnecessary consumption of antibiotics, earning praise from the central government for its effective healthcare model. The state’s stringent measures to curb the overuse of antibiotics, including awareness campaigns and strict prescription guidelines, have contributed to this achievement. Health authorities have attributed this success to Kerala’s proactive Read More…