Kerala Health System Improvement Programme (KHSIP) Approved by State Government
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | The Kerala government approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme (KHSIP) with a ₹2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve public health. |
| Announced By | Kerala Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on February 7, 2025. |
| Objective | To ensure a higher standard of living and increased life expectancy, prevent non-communicable diseases, accidents, and premature deaths, and build a resilient healthcare system. |
| Funding Model | Programme for Results (P for R) model. |
| Key Focus Areas | 1. Strengthening Public Healthcare: Enhancing coordination among departments, expanding public health funding. 2. Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Early detection and lifestyle disease prevention. 3. Climate-Resilient Healthcare: Managing health risks linked to climate change. 4. Emergency & Trauma Care: Establishing a 24×7 emergency response network, ambulances, and trauma registry. 5. Elderly Care & Digital Health: Integrating local governance, expanding digital health applications. |
| Expected Benefits | - Improved Life Expectancy & Public Health Standards - Stronger Preventive Healthcare & Disease Control - Faster Emergency & Trauma Response System - Climate-Adaptive Healthcare Infrastructure - Universal Digital Healthcare Expansion |