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Health
IMA Kerala elects new chief, vows to boost doctors' safety and support small hospitals
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:46 AM
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The Indian Medical Association's Kerala branch has appointed a new president who has announced a focus on safeguarding physicians and strengthening small‑scale hospitals across the state.
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Kerala has elected a new chief, marking a fresh leadership term for the state’s medical fraternity. In his inaugural address, the newly elected president outlined a two‑pronged agenda aimed at addressing long‑standing concerns within the healthcare sector.
First, he emphasized the need to improve safety measures for doctors, citing recent incidents of violence and intimidation that have affected medical professionals across the state. The association plans to work closely with law‑enforcement agencies and state health officials to establish stricter security protocols in hospitals and clinics.
Second, the chief pledged to champion the cause of small hospitals, which often struggle with limited resources and infrastructure. Initiatives under discussion include facilitating easier access to government funding, providing technical assistance for modern equipment, and creating a platform for knowledge sharing among these institutions.
The IMA Kerala leadership has called on all stakeholders—government bodies, private practitioners, and community groups—to collaborate in implementing these measures, aiming for a safer and more resilient healthcare environment in the coming months.
First, he emphasized the need to improve safety measures for doctors, citing recent incidents of violence and intimidation that have affected medical professionals across the state. The association plans to work closely with law‑enforcement agencies and state health officials to establish stricter security protocols in hospitals and clinics.
Second, the chief pledged to champion the cause of small hospitals, which often struggle with limited resources and infrastructure. Initiatives under discussion include facilitating easier access to government funding, providing technical assistance for modern equipment, and creating a platform for knowledge sharing among these institutions.
The IMA Kerala leadership has called on all stakeholders—government bodies, private practitioners, and community groups—to collaborate in implementing these measures, aiming for a safer and more resilient healthcare environment in the coming months.