Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 26 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a USD 280 million program to enhance the life expectancy and quality of life of over 11 million elderly and vulnerable people in Kerala by expanding healthcare coverage and building a climate-resilient health system.
Kerala has achieved remarkable health outcomes over the past two decades, with neonatal mortality at 3.4 per 1,000 live births, infant mortality at 4.4, under-five mortality at 5.2, and maternal mortality at 19 per 100,000 live births, according to an official release.
These gains have been driven by the State's high literacy rate, strong public health awareness, and decentralized governance, a release said.
However, the State's health ...