Kerala has provided the highest amount of free medical treatment in the country for the past three years, Finance Minister KN Balagopal announced while presenting the 2025-26 state budget in the Assembly on Friday, said that the state has survived the most intense phase of its financial crisis. Despite the challenges, Kerala continued implementing all social welfare schemes and development projects, he stated. The Kerala Budget 2025 prioritizes healthcare, allocating ₹11,431.73 crore to bolster the sector. Notable highlights include ₹700 crore for the Karunya Benevolent Fund to aid financially struggling patients needing critical treatments. The budget focuses on enhancing medical infrastructure, upgrading hospitals, and ensuring better access to healthcare services across the state. It aims to address health sector challenges and improve outcomes for citizens. SOURCE -Mathrubhumi #KeralaBudget2025 #Healthcare #KarunyaScheme #PublicHealth #HealthInfrastructure #KeralaNews #HealthcareFunding #HealthReforms #MedicalCare #EconomicPolicy