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New Delhi : Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on August 16, 2021, discussed the Public Health Response to Covid-19 in Kerala with CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Health Minister of Kerala Veena George. Union Health Secretary and Senior Health officials of the State were also present.

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted the proceeds of the meet in a thread.

Mansukh Mandaviya
@mansukhmandviya
Had an intensive meeting with the Chief Minister and Health Minister of Kerala, @VijayanPinarayi ji & Veena George ji, along with State officials to review #COVID19 situation in Kerala. (1/4)
The Central Govt has decided to allocate Rs 267.35 crore to Kerala under Emergency Covid Response Package- II. This fund will strengthen the state’s health infrastructure and effectively manage #COVID19. Other than this, for each district of the State, Rs 1 crore will be made available for creating a medicine pool, according to a PIB release.

The creation of a Center of Excellence that caters to Telemedicine Facilities in every district in Kerala was also envisaged with the support of the Union Government of India. Paediatric ICUs along with 10 kilo-litre liquid oxygen storage tank facility at every district hospital will prioritise the health of children in the Pandemic. Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the Central Government has assured all possible help to Kerala, including providing vaccine to the State.