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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Vows No Denial of Treatment for Lack of Money

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated a hospital building and reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring no one is denied medical treatment due to financial constraints. He highlighted the state's achievement in reducing neonatal mortality to a rate lower than that of the United States. The CM also emphasized the crucial role of cooperative hospitals within Kerala's healthcare ecosystem. Separately, Vijayan wrote to a Union Minister, confirming the state cabinet's in-principle approval for a Regional Rapid Transit System project.

Key Points: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Healthcare & RRTS Project

  • Kerala's public healthcare as a model
  • Neonatal mortality lower than US
  • Strengthening cooperative hospitals
  • RRTS project gets in-principle nod
  • Focus on sustainable mobility
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"No one should be denied treatment due to lack of money": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala CM highlights public healthcare achievements, vows no denial of treatment due to cost, and updates on Regional Rapid Transit System proposal.

"The government's policy is that no one should be denied treatment due to lack of money. - Pinarayi Vijayan"

Perinthalmanna, February 14

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the state's healthcare sector as a model for others and expressed committment to strengthening the state's public healthcare system.

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the Silver Jubilee building complex of E.M.S Memorial Co-operative Hospital in Perinthalmanna.

He stated that, as private hospitals are increasingly being acquired by global corporate giants, the government has transformed the healthcare system to ensure quality treatment for the general public.

He noted that the state has reduced its neonatal mortality rate to 5%. "When we realise that the rate in the United States is 5.6 per cent, we can better understand Kerala's achievement," he said.

"The government's policy is that no one should be denied treatment due to lack of money. Strengthening the public healthcare system remains our priority," the Chief Minister added.

He also highlighted the significant role of co-operative hospitals in Kerala's healthcare sector, noting that E.M.S Memorial Co-operative Hospital has grown into a major movement within the co-operative sector.

The function was presided over by Sports and Minority Welfare Minister V Abdurahiman.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister wrote to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, thanking him for expressing willingness to consider a proposal for a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project in Kerala during their meeting at an urban conclave in Kochi last year.

In his letter, Vijayan said the State Cabinet had accorded in-principle approval on January 28 to proceed with the RRTS proposal. He added that a Conceptual Note on RRTS Kerala has been appended and described the project as crucial to the State's long-term sustainable mobility strategy, given Kerala's unique urban and demographic context.

"You may kindly recall our meeting on the occasion of the Urban Conclave held on September 12, 2025, at Kochi. We are grateful for your announcement on that occasion that your Ministry would be willing to consider a proposal for a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project in Kerala. I am pleased to inform you that the State Cabinet accorded in-principle approval on 28th January 2026 to proceed with the proposal to implement RRTS in Kerala. The Conceptual Note for RRTS Kerala is appended. We believe this would be a critical project for the State's long-term sustainable mobility strategy. Kerala represents a unique urban and demographic context in India," Vijayan wrote in his letter.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great words, but the ground reality can be different. I hope this commitment translates to more beds, doctors, and medicines in *all* government hospitals, not just the model ones. The promise of "no denial due to money" is noble, but execution is key.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in multiple Indian states, Kerala's public healthcare system is indeed a standout. The co-operative hospital model is brilliant—community-driven and affordable. Other states should really try to replicate this.
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Aditya G
The RRTS news is equally important! Better connectivity will reduce pressure on city hospitals by making specialized care in major hubs accessible to people in smaller towns. Healthcare and infrastructure go hand-in-hand. Good to see a long-term vision.
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Meera T
My grandmother received excellent care at a co-operative hospital in Thrissur at a fraction of private cost. These institutions are the backbone of Kerala's social welfare. Proud of our state's achievements, but we must keep improving.
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Vikram M
Reducing neonatal mortality below the US rate is no small feat. It shows what focused public policy can achieve. However, the challenge now is maintaining this quality while scaling up to meet future demand. Hope the funding follows the vision.

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