public health

The Politics and History of Health in Kerala: From Social Reform to Lifestyle Disease

November 3, 2025 8:47 am

Fifty years ago, Kerala, like much of India, was gripped by infectious diseases — malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, and many others. Malnutrition was widespread, and large...

Should Health Come with a Price Tag?

November 3, 2025 8:41 am

Kerala’s health system has for decades been celebrated as one of the finest in the country — robust, accessible, and nearly on par with the...