Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (UNI) As part of the State Government’s ambitious Vision 2031 initiative, the Kerala Health Department will host a comprehensive seminar titled “A Decade of Achievements – Future Perspectives” in Thiruvalla on October 14.
The event will serve as a major platform to evaluate Kerala’s health milestones and frame the roadmap for the next decade of progress.
Health Minister Veena George will formally release the policy document “Kerala’s Health Sector Vision 2031” at the seminar. Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade, Additional Chief Secretary (Health), will present a detailed report highlighting “Achievements in the Health Sector Over the Past Decade.”
The seminar will bring together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to deliberate on Kerala’s evolving healthcare model. Multiple parallel sessions will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including lifestyle diseases, medical research, public health economics, AYUSH development, communicable disease control and the One Health Mission, trauma care, emergency and disaster response, women and child health, healthcare in coastal and tribal areas, drug research and production, the future of treatment systems, and food safety.
Kerala’s health system has undergone remarkable transformation over the past decade, achieving standards comparable to many developed nations in health indicators and public health outcomes. Under the Nava Kerala Mission – Aardram Project, primary health centres have been transformed into people-friendly Family Health Centres. The State has also made significant strides in digital healthcare delivery, universal palliative care, modern diagnostic laboratory networks, and innovative awareness campaigns to combat lifestyle and communicable diseases.
Officials said these initiatives have collectively strengthened the public health infrastructure and improved service accessibility across Kerala.
The Vision 2031 framework seeks to define Kerala’s long-term development trajectory through thematic seminars in all districts, focusing on 33 key sectors. The upcoming health seminar will assess major programmes launched since 2016, evaluate achievements, identify persisting challenges, and outline strategies to build a resilient and inclusive healthcare system.
The event aims to foster collaboration among policymakers, health professionals, and academic experts to envision a robust, equitable, and sustainable health system for Kerala by 2031.
