Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 -- Keralam Health, Food Safety and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan on Monday reviewed hospital preparedness across the state ahead of the monsoon season, directing authorities to ensure adequate medicine stocks, improved cleanliness, and strict adherence to surgical protocols to prevent patient hardship.

While addressing a press conference here, the minister said that "he does not intend to blame the previous administration", while highlighting that he is reviewing reports on alleged treatment lapses in various hospitals.

"I held discussions with officials and reviewed the pre-monsoon cleaning activities. The discussions focused on how to move forward after taking charge, and I do not intend to blame the pre...