Kozhikode Considered for New AIIMS Campus as Health Minister Announces Review

Kozhikode – Kerala’s coastal city Kozhikode is under active consideration for hosting a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the health minister K. K. Satheesan told reporters, according to a recent Hindu article.

Satheesan – Satheesan said the proposal is being examined by both state and central authorities and that the decision will depend on feasibility studies and budget allocations, though no specific dates were provided.

AIIMS Initiative – The prospective AIIMS would add to the existing network of central medical institutes, aiming to expand specialist services and medical education in the region, a move the minister described as a priority for improving public health.

Government – The report noted that the AIIMS proposal aligns with Kerala’s broader effort to strengthen medical infrastructure, though the minister indicated that final approval will require coordination with the central health ministry and allocation of funds.