Kerala’s Vision 2031 disrupts healthcare by, expanding universal coverage, strengthening infrastructure, and addressing emerging lifestyle and infectious diseases.

Kerala's Health Sector Vision 2031 is a policy document presented by Kerala Health Minister Veena George. With the aim of achieving universal healthcare by 2031, at the Vision 2031-Health seminar.

According to George, the specialty medical services would be decentralized, and infrastructural facilities would be further strengthened.

The minister reported to news agency PTI that the trauma care and emergency response systems will be strengthened, and equality in access to health services will be safeguarded.

Under the 'Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi' scheme, every family is entitled to medical treatment worth Rs 5 lakh. Currently, the government aims to increase coverage to ensure more people benefit from protection.

The Aardram Janakeeya campaign involves a proactive public health initiative where healthcare workers visit the homes of residents over 30 years old to screen for lifestyle diseases, and those requiring treatment are offered medical care.

She also stated that the advanced cancer treatment facilities have also been established under the Aarogyam Anandam Akattam Arbutham (Health and Happiness, Drive Away Cancer) campaign, which has screened more than two million people. Highlighting the rising lifestyle diseases and rare infections such as amoebic meningoencephalitis, including how health sectors face new challenges.

Amoebic meningoencephalitis is a rare and potentially deadly brain infection caused by free-living amoebae in rivers, lakes, and other freshwater sources. It is becoming a growing public health concern in Kerala, and local-level micro-plans are also being prepared to enhance preventive measures.

According to George, the aim is to transform Kerala into a global health center, and initiatives near that goal are already in process. Kerala has become a national model in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control, and she advises people not to spread unscientific or misleading information related to health.