Kerala government to establish institute of organ transplantation in Kozhikode
Press Trust of India | June 27, 2024 | 09:16 PM IST | 1 min read
The estimated investment amount for setting up the organ transplantation institute in Kozhikode is Rs 558.68.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government has decided to establish an Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplantation in Kozhikode. According to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, this initiative aims to tackle the rampant exploitation in the organ transplant sector. The state Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister on Wednesday, approved the Rs 558.68 crore project to be set up in Kozhikode.
"With an estimated investment of Rs 558.68 crore, this initiative promises an affordable alternative for organ transplants, reinforcing Kerala's remarkable strides in public health and ensuring equitable access to advanced medical care for all," Vijayan said in a post on X. He said the hospital will be established in two phases using KIIFB funds.
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