Pathanamthitta, Oct. 15 -- Kerala aims to become a state ensuring universal health coverage for all by 2031, Health Minister Veena George announced while unveiling the policy document "Kerala's Health Sector Vision 2031" at the Vision 2031, Health Seminar.

The Minister said the Government's broader mission is to transform Kerala into a health hub, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for every citizen.

"Specialty treatments will be decentralised, infrastructure development will be strengthened, and trauma and emergency care systems will be reinforced," she said.

The Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP), which integrates multiple existing health schemes, currently provides insurance coverage to 42.2 lakh families, offering u...