Kerala Launches Hridayaragam Home-Based Health Screening

Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has unveiled the Hridayaragam initiative, a new government program designed to bring disease screening directly to residents' doorsteps. The program replaces traditional medical camps with home visits by health workers, focusing on the prevention and early detection of chronic diseases.

The project will launch in the Vattiyurkavu, Idukki, and Nilambur constituencies before expanding statewide. Minister Muraleedharan announced the program and released its logo during a World Stroke Day walkathon in Thiruvananthapuram. The event also featured a public pledge against strokes, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving community health access.

Editor's note: Accurate summary of the health initiative launch. The source text mentions 'Thursday' for the walkathon, while the prompt summary mentions Oct 29, 2026; the brief correctly focuses on the initiative details.