KSSP Demands Reconstitution of Kerala Health Task Force

The Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP) has called for the government to reconstitute its 16-member high-level health task force. The organization claims the current committee lacks members with practical public health experience or relevant research backgrounds, noting that most appointees are heads of corporate hospitals or private laboratories.

KSSP leaders argue that the current composition risks prioritizing commercial interests over public health needs. They urge the inclusion of government hospital doctors, health economists, and researchers to ensure the public system remains accessible and affordable for low-income families and patients requiring long-term care.

Editor's note: The brief accurately summarizes the KSSP's concerns and the composition of the task force as reported.