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Kerala Transforms Health Centers: 87 More PHCs Now FHCs
13 Jan
Summary
- 87 additional primary health centers are becoming family health centers.
- FHCs will offer extended outpatient services from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Numerous public healthcare institutions have received quality assurance certification.
Kerala is significantly expanding its family health center network, with 87 additional Primary Health Centres (PHCs) set to be upgraded into Family Health Centres (FHCs) under the Aardram Mission. This expansion builds upon the 750 PHCs already transformed, enhancing physical infrastructure and human resources.
The newly designated FHCs will offer patient-friendly outpatient clinics operating from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are equipped with comprehensive facilities, including private examination rooms, waiting areas, pharmacies, and laboratories, designed to be accessible for women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
This initiative is part of a broader healthcare overhaul, which has seen major transformations in district, taluk, and community health centers, alongside the establishment of Janakeeya Arogya Kendras and Urban Health Centres. Many public healthcare institutions have also achieved National Quality Assurance Standards certification, reflecting a commitment to improved healthcare delivery.
