AIIMS, organ transplant institute, MCH development among Kozhikode’s wish list
Kozhikode is advocating for the establishment of an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the completion of various health projects. The Union Minister of State for Health confirmed that the proposal for AIIMS has not yet been approved. Additionally, there are ongoing efforts to enhance medical facilities, including a trauma care center and an organ transplant institute.
- ▪Kozhikode's health sector wish list includes the establishment of AIIMS and completion of ongoing projects.
- ▪The proposal for AIIMS in Kerala has not been approved by the Centre.
- ▪A Level One Trauma Care Centre is part of a pan-India trauma care network being developed.
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Steps to set up an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), fast-tracking of ongoing development projects at the Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), and completion of work on the Kerala Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplant are among Kozhikode’s wish list in the health sector before the United Democratic Front government.According to latest reports, the Centre continues to be evasive on the lack of approval for an AIIMS in the State. The previous Left Democratic Front government had proposed to establish it at Balussery in Kozhikode district. Around 150 acres have been acquired for the purpose, and another 100 acres are being taken over now.
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