Kerala to Discontinue Floor Admissions in Government Medical Colleges, Initiates Process in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode

The Kerala Health Department has announced a significant initiative aimed at eliminating the practice of admitting patients to hospital floors in response to chronic overcrowding in its public healthcare facilities. The initial phase of this plan will target medical colleges in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.

To address the issue, the department intends to relocate certain medical services and invest in the construction of new healthcare facilities. This proactive approach comes in the wake of mounting criticism regarding patient care standards within the state’s public health system, particularly concerning patient safety and comfort.

The decision aligns with ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure in Kerala, with health officials emphasizing the need to enhance the quality of services provided to the public. The initiative is expected to eventually expand beyond the two targeted medical colleges, contributing to a wider reform of the health system across the state.