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Keralam govt creates task force to develop comprehensive health model for state

Keralam govt creates task force to develop comprehensive health model for state

Thiruvananthapuram - With the aim of ensuring health and longevity in the state, Kerala's government has formed a 16-member task force led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan. The committee, named the Kerala Holistic Model for Health, Wellness and Longevity Task Force, will develop a comprehensive roadmap for disease prevention, early detection, appropriate treatment, and healthy ageing.

The task force will also create a system for the best possible medical care, incorporating both modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda methods. The committee's chairman, Satheesan, plans to present a report with pilot projects, a three-year action plan, and a method for evaluating progress within two months of its first meeting.

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