Veena George

Kerala refuses to rename NHM centres ''Ayushman Arogya Mandirs'', citing cultural differences

Health Minister Veena George says people in the State may not comprehend a name that is foreign to its language and culture.

09 January 2024, 16:18 IST

Kerala refuses to rename NHM centres ''Ayushman Arogya Mandirs'', citing cultural differences

09 January 2024, 16:18 IST

No new Covid-19 cases in Kerala

According to the Union Health Ministry, of the 116 new cases reported nationwide till 8 am today, no new cases were reported from Kerala, while there was a reduction of 32 cases taking the active cases to 3,096 from Monday's 3,128.

26 December 2023, 09:06 IST

No new Covid-19 cases in Kerala

26 December 2023, 09:06 IST

300 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in Kerala, three deaths in 24 hours

As per the Union Health Ministry, of the 358 Covid infections reported nationwide till 8 am today, 300 were from Kerala, taking the active cases in the state to 2,341.

21 December 2023, 06:17 IST

300 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in Kerala, three deaths in 24 hours

21 December 2023, 06:17 IST

Kerala lags in measures to control Covid spread despite experts' advise

The state health minister Veena George states that there is only a 'slight' increase in Covid cases in Kerala and there is no need for concern. Hospital staff, those visiting hospitals, those with other serious ailments and pregnant ladies should wear masks, she said.

19 December 2023, 16:30 IST

Kerala lags in measures to control Covid spread despite experts' advise

19 December 2023, 16:30 IST

Congress accuses CPI(M) govt in Kerala of downplaying Covid-19 spike

V D Satheesan said that even as 89 percent of Covid-19 cases in the country were in Kerala and Covid deaths were being reported in the state, the Pinarayi Vijayan government was not taking any steps to address the concerns of the people

18 December 2023, 12:54 IST

Congress accuses CPI(M) govt in Kerala of downplaying Covid-19 spike

18 December 2023, 12:54 IST

New sub-variant of Covid-19, no need to worry: Kerala Health Minster Veena George

The minister, however, asked people to remain cautious and said those with comorbidities should be careful.

17 December 2023, 12:26 IST

New sub-variant of Covid-19, no need to worry: Kerala Health Minster Veena George

17 December 2023, 12:26 IST

One held in bribery charges against Kerala minister's office: Police

The arrest was made based on a complaint made by the minister's personal staff member -- Akhil Mathew -- who had denied the allegations and sought a detailed probe into the matter.

04 October 2023, 06:21 IST

One held in bribery charges against Kerala minister's office: Police

04 October 2023, 06:21 IST

Early detection, effective treatment helped in bringing down Nipah mortality rate to 33%: Kerala Health Minister

The virus strain seen in Kerala was the Bangladesh variant, which generally has a high mortality rate, George said in a Facebook post on Friday night.

30 September 2023, 12:14 IST

Early detection, effective treatment helped in bringing down Nipah mortality rate to 33%: Kerala Health Minister

30 September 2023, 12:14 IST

Bribery charges crop up against Kerala Minister's personal staff, Cong terms it 'shocking'

Haridasan, a resident of Malappuram district on Wednesday, alleged that a personal staff member of the minister accepted Rs 1 lakh as bribe for the appointment of his daughter-in-law as a government medical officer.

28 September 2023, 04:47 IST

Bribery charges crop up against Kerala Minister's personal staff, Cong terms it 'shocking'

28 September 2023, 04:47 IST

Bribery charges crop up against Kerala Minister's personal staff, Cong terms it 'shocking'

Haridasan, a native of Malappuram district, alleged that a personal staff member of the minister accepted Rs 1 lakh as a bribe for the appointment of his daughter-in-law as a government medical officer.

27 September 2023, 14:35 IST

Bribery charges crop up against Kerala Minister's personal staff, Cong terms it 'shocking'

27 September 2023, 14:35 IST