Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 -- In the wake of increasing incidents of surgical errors, the Keralam government has issued a comprehensive and unified surgical protocol aimed at enhancing patient safety and improving the quality of care across healthcare institutions in the state.

The order, issued under the authority of the Governor by IAS officer Rajan Namdev Khobragade, approves a detailed draft surgical protocol aligned with the safety guidelines of the World Health Organisation, with additional context-specific improvements tailored for Keralam's healthcare system.

Keralam, often cited as a model for other Indian states in healthcare indicators, has made significant advancements in surgical care, particularly through the integration...