Kerala govt. issues Essentiality Certificate to Asramam ESI Hospital in Kollam
The Kerala government has issued an Essentiality Certificate to upgrade the Asramam ESI Hospital in Kollam into a medical college, enabling 50 MBBS seats for the 2026–2027 academic year. The project faced significant delays under the previous administration but is now moving forward under the current government.
Why it matters
The expansion of medical education infrastructure is vital for addressing healthcare workforce shortages in the region.
The State government has officially issued the Essentiality Certificate required to upgrade the Asramam ESI Model and Super Speciality Hospital in Kollam into a full-fledged medical college.
The article includes political finger-pointing, specifically criticizing the previous LDF government while praising the current UDF government's actions.
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