The World Bank has sanctioned a loan of Rs 2455 crore to improve the health sector in Kerala. This amount needs to be repaid in 25 years, and a grace period of five years will also be available. The project is to improve the life expectancy and quality of life of the health-impaired in Kerala. The World Bank points out that despite improvements in many health sectors, diseases like diabetes, hypertension and cancer are increasing in Kerala. This money will be spent on providing treatment and support through an electronic tracking system for about 90 percent of patients registered in hospitals for diabetes and hypertension. Home treatment for bedridden patients is also part of the project.

Although Kerala has been ahead of other states in many areas in the field of health for years, we are

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