Health Minister announces upgrades for Punalur and Pathanapuram Taluk Hospitals in Kerala

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan during his visit at Punalur Taluk Hospital Health Minister K. Muraleedharan on Tuesday announced major infrastructure and staffing upgrades for Punalur and Pathanapuram Taluk Hospitals during a visit to review medical operations and ongoing development projects. The Minister’s inspection focused on expanding critical care services, upgrading diagnostic machinery, and resolving persistent manpower shortages that have affected regional healthcare delivery.While evaluating the state of affairs at Punalur Taluk Hospital, Mr Muraleedharan assured that immediate steps will be taken to address acute staff deficits, noting that elevating the facility to a full-fledged General Hospital is under active consideration. To drastically improve emergency response, plans a