Attappady tribal hospital to get new block with newborn care unit and emergency OT with NABARD assistance
Summary
- The Kerala Health Ministry announced construction of a new block at Attappady Tribal Hospital, targeting enhanced neonatal and emergency services.
- The block will house a state‑of‑the‑art newborn care unit (Level II) and an emergency operation theatre.
- Funding and technical assistance for the project will be provided by NABARD under its rural health infrastructure scheme.
- The initiative aims to improve maternal‑child health outcomes among the tribal population of Attappady, a remote district in Kerala.
Key Facts
- · Location: Attappady, Palakkad district, Kerala
- · Facility: Newborn care unit (Level II) and emergency OT
- · Funding agency: NABARD
- · Announcement made by: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
- · Target beneficiaries: Tribal communities in Attappady
Why it matters
Strengthening health infrastructure in tribal and remote areas aligns with the government's goal of universal health coverage and reduces disparities in maternal and child mortality, a key indicator in national health indices.
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