New Healthcare Curricula for 2026 Launch

A pivotal workshop focused on the upcoming national curricula for allied and healthcare professional institutions was conducted in Kerala on Tuesday. These new educational standards are slated for nationwide implementation starting the 2026-27 academic year. The Kerala State Allied and Healthcare Council (KESAHC), established under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act 2021, organized the event to align with these critical national directives.

The new competency-based curricula are being introduced by the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions. The objective is to cultivate globally competent allied and healthcare professionals, addressing a growing demand in the sector. This national curriculum is expected to establish a benchmark for healthcare professional quality and ensure uniformity in skills across institutions.

Principals from various allied and healthcare professional colleges across Kerala attended the workshop. S. Gopakumar, Registrar of Kerala University of Health Sciences, highlighted that the university is finalizing procedures for curriculum implementation. KESAHC regulates and registers over 50 categories of allied and healthcare professionals to uphold quality education and ethical standards.