Morning lab opened at Kodur health centre in Kerala’s Malappuram
A new morning laboratory has been inaugurated at the Kodur family health centre in Kerala to improve public access to diagnostic services. The project is part of a broader 'Smart Kodur' initiative aimed at enhancing local healthcare infrastructure.
Why it matters
Expanding diagnostic hours in public health centers is a key step in improving rural healthcare accessibility and disease prevention.
Minister for Industries and IT P.K. Kunhalikutty inaugurated a morning laboratory at the Kodur family health centre near here on Tuesday (August 11). The lab will begin functioning at 7 a.m., providing greater convenience to the public. He also inaugurated the construction of the main sub-centre of the family health centre. The Minister also launched a project to provide tea and snacks to people arriving for tests in the morning.
In his inaugural address, the Minister said morning laboratories play an important role in disease prevention and timely diagnosis.
He said a special master plan was being prepared for the comprehensive development of various panchayats in Malappuram constituency, incorporating basic infrastructure projects such as roads and drinking water schemes.
Mr. Kunhalikutty also assured that a vehicle and other facilities would be provided to the health centre.
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