The untied grant is aimed at enabling local action and ensuring that public health activities at the village-level receive attention. “We have released untied grant at the rate of ₹20,000 for Kerala. Shailaja, the state’s health minister, and state government officials. “The health ministry is continuously monitoring the public health situation arising out of the floods in Kerala,” said Nadda. Also, 12 public health teams, each consisting of a public health specialist, microbiologist and entomologist, are on standby.

Source: Mint September 07, 2018 16:52 UTC