<h1>Kerala Secures Rs 2,424.28 Crore World Bank Loan for Health System Improvement Program to Boost Healthcare Standards</h1> The Kerala government has secured a Rs 2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank to implement the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme. Approved by the state Cabinet, the project aims to enhance healthcare standards, focusing on preventing diseases and improving life expectancy. It will establish resilient healthcare systems addressing demographic and epidemiological challenges, with a focus on the welfare of the poor. The initiative includes strengthening infrastructure, tackling climate-related health risks, and improving emergency response services. It also aims to integrate local self-government for elderly care and expand digital health applications and public health funding.