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K'lam Focus: Local Education Over Overseas Study
5 Sep
Summary
- Health Minister wants students to study within Kerala.
- New building for School of Family Health Studies opened.
- Plans include a second government medical college.
Students from Kerala should be provided with facilities to pursue their education within the state itself, according to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Speaking at the inauguration of a new building for the School of Family Health Studies on September 5, 2026, he stated the government's commitment to expanding medical education facilities.
The minister announced plans for establishing a second government medical college in Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, measures are being taken to enhance the functioning of government medical colleges and fill vacancies for doctors in government hospitals. The aim is to ensure round-the-clock service in all general hospitals across the state, with new staff being appointed for this purpose.
