Major Upgrade Planned for Five Healthcare Centres in Mavelikara

In a move that could reshape primary health care in parts of Kerala, five government‑run health centres across the Mavelikara parliamentary constituency have been earmarked for a sizeable upgrade. The projects, totalling about ₹2.57 crore, are being financed through two streams – the Central Finance Commission (CFC) and the National Health Mission (NHM).

Lok Sabha MP Kodikunnil Suresh announced the allocations on Thursday, pointing out that the funds aim to plug long‑standing gaps in infrastructure and service delivery. “Our people in these villages deserve facilities that match the standards of urban hospitals,” he said, adding that the upgrades will focus on both physical infrastructure and medical equipment.

Here’s the breakdown, as disclosed by the MP’s office:

• Chunakkara Community Health Centre – ₹55.50 lakh from the CFC.
• Chennithala Family Health Centre – an identical ₹55.50 lakh from the same source.
• Pullangadi Janakeeya Arogya Kendra (under Champakulam CHC) – ₹55.50 lakh via CFC.
• Koduppunna Janakeeya Arogya Kendra (under Edathua CHC) – again ₹55.50 lakh from the CFC.
• Thakazhi Family Health Centre and Padaharam Janakeeya Arogya Kendra – a combined ₹35 lakh funded through the NHM.

All told, the money will be used to revamp existing buildings, create new wards, install better diagnostic machines and improve water‑sanitation facilities. Officials also hinted at training programmes for staff, so the upgraded spaces can be used to their full potential.

Local residents have welcomed the news, though many admitted that the real test will be in implementation. “It’s good on paper, but we hope the work finishes on time and that the doctors actually stay here,” remarked a farmer from Edathua.

If everything goes as planned, the upgraded centres should dramatically reduce the need for villagers to travel long distances for basic medical care. In a state where public‑health infrastructure is already praised, this infusion of funds could set a benchmark for other constituencies as well.