Kerala’s out-of-pocket expense in hospitals still among the highest
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 00:57 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Despite expanded insurance coverage, healthcare expenses remain high in Kerala. This is a persistent finding across multiple National Sample Survey rounds.
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