From Robotic Surgery to Artificial Intelligence :Cutting-Edge Health Initiatives Redfine Healthsector in the State

 Robotic Surgery in Government Hospitals

• Budget: ₹60 Crores

• Launch: Robotic surgery for cancer treatment has commenced at RCC and MCC, marking a first in the government sector.

• Thiruvananthapuram Medical College: Allocated ₹29 Crores for robotic surgery facilities.

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

• Pioneering AI Integration: Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital will be the first districtlevel hospital in India to install G Gaiter.

• Neuro-Rehabilitation: Leveraging AI to provide world-class, modern neurorehabilitation treatment.

• Robotic Assistance: Advanced robotic technology aids patients in regaining mobility and walking, addressing conditions caused by stroke, spinal cord injuries, accidents, and Parkinson’s disease.

Blood Bag Traceability System

• Advanced Monitoring: Implemented a cutting-edge blood bag traceability system to monitor the journey of blood from collection to transfusion. • Implementation: This system is being rolled out across 42 government blood banks and 57 blood storage centres in the state

Mammogram Breast Cancer Screening

• Early Detection: Mammogram facilities for early breast cancer detection are being introduced at district and taluk hospitals.

• Comprehensive Cancer Plan: A holistic plan for cancer prevention and treatment.

• Initial Investment: ₹2.4 Crores allocated for the first phase, covering 8 hospitals.

Liver Transplant Surgery

• Affordable Transplants: Liver transplant surgeries, which typically cost around ₹50 Lakhs, are now available either free of charge or at subsidized rates in the government sector.

• Successful Surgeries: All procedures have been successful at Kottayam Medical College and Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.

Pioneering Achievements

• First in the Country: Ernakulam General Hospital became the first district-level hospital in India to successfully perform kidney transplant surgery.

• Cardiac Surgery Milestones: Ernakulam General Hospital also became the first district-level hospital in India to conduct both open-heart surgeries and valve replacement surgeries without opening the heart.

• Advanced Stroke Centre: Thiruvananthapuram Medical College has established a ₹14.3 Crore comprehensive stroke centre, featuring the country’s first neuro Cath lab in the government sector. It is the nation’s first complete stroke centre for advanced stroke treatment.

Realising ‘Digital Health’

• E-Office Implementation: The Directorate of Health Services has transitioned to an e-office system.

• District Medical Offices: E-office systems are being implemented in district medical offices.

• E-Health Initiative: E-health services have been introduced in 609 health institutions, including 402 hospitals during the current administration.

• Online OP Tickets: Online outpatient tickets have been made a reality.

• Paperless Hospital Services: Hospital services have been digitized to eliminate the use of paper.

• Shaili App for Lifestyle Disease Diagnosis: Through the Ardra public campaign, health workers screened 1.54 crore individuals at their homes using the Shaili app, ensuring health through minimal effort.

• Cancer Care Coordination: The Cancer Grid and Cancer Care Suite have been implemented to streamline cancer diagnosis and treatment.

• Expanded E-Sanjeevani Service: The e-Sanjeevani telemedicine service has been significantly expanded.

• SMS Lab Results: A system to receive lab results via SMS has been established

New Milestone in Lifestyle Disease Diagnosis

• Ardram Public Campaign: Health workers conducted screenings for approximately 1.55 crore individuals at their homes through the Ardram public campaign.

• Second Phase Initiation: The second phase of the Ardram lifestyle disease diagnosis screening has commenced.

Kerala’s cutting-edge health initiatives underscore a bold commitment to enhancing the quality of medical care and harnessing technology for better patient outcomes. By investing in advanced medical facilities, integrating artificial intelligence, and launching innovative public health campaigns, Kerala is not only addressing current healthcare challenges but also leading the way in delivering compassionate, efficient, and technologically advanced healthcare to its people.