Kerala to create 1,800 doctor posts, including specialists, says Health Minister K. Muraleedharan
10 October 2026
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said on Saturday, 10 October, that the government will create 1,800 doctor posts, including specialist positions, in government hospitals.
The government will also fill 500 vacancies of nurses and pharmacists.
A letter has been sent on this to the Chief Minister, who holds the Finance portfolio.
He was inaugurating construction of primary health centre buildings at Chottanikkara, Thottur and Koovappady as part of the government's 100-day action programme.
All district hospitals will be made capable of working round the clock once enough doctors are available, he said.
Doctor posts to be created:
1,800
Nurse and pharmacist vacancies to be filled:
500
PHC buildings begun at:
Chottanikkara, Thottur, Koovappady
Why it matters for exams: Public health staffing and the State's 100-day action programme are recurring Kerala governance topics.
Kerala PSC