Kerala University of Health Sciences to introduce six-month certificate programme on Care Science

The Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) has announced plans to launch a six-month certificate course in Care Science. This initiative aims to promote scientific caregiving and enhance the quality of care for the elderly, children, and the general public. The university's Senate approved the decision in an emergency resolution during the ninth meeting of the second Senate held on Saturday.

Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal highlighted that the program will offer structured, science-based training in geriatric care, childcare, and general caregiving skills. The primary objective is to equip unemployed individuals with practical abilities and facilitate their entry into the caregiving sector. By providing this certificate course, KUHS seeks to increase the number of trained caregivers and foster safer, more systematic, and high-quality care in households and communities.

During the question hour, university authorities addressed queries related to anti-drug initiatives among students, academic matters, hostel facilities, and examination procedures, along with other issues concerning the university's operations.