PATHANAMTHITTA: Kerala is aiming to become a state that guarantees healthcare for all by 2031, State Health Minister Veena George said here on Tuesday while presenting the policy document “Vision 2031 - Health Sector of Kerala” at the Vision 2031 Health Seminar.
The minister outlined plans to decentralise speciality treatments, strengthen basic healthcare infrastructure, and enhance trauma and emergency care, while ensuring equitable access to health services across the state.
Under the Karunya Health Security Scheme, integrated with various state programmes, 42.2 lakh families currently receive healthcare coverage. The scheme provides up to Rs 5 lakh per family for treatment, while the Karunya Benevolent Fund continues to operate. The government intends to develop new initiatives to extend coverage to more people.