Kozhikode medical college hospital gets a bust of A.R. Menon
The Hindu
Kerala’s first Health Minister helped establish institution in 1957
Ambatt Ravunni Menon, or A.R. Menon, the first Health Minister of Kerala, is considered to be the driving force behind setting up the second government medical college hospital in the State in Kozhikode, in 1957. A worthy memorial for him was unveiled on Monday at the institution Dr. Menon helped create.
It was Veena George, the current Health Minister, who opened a bust of one of her predecessors on the hospital premises, through an online event. Sculptor Unni Kanayi has created the bust at a cost of ₹5 lakh.
Ms. George also inaugurated the renovated orthopaedics outpatient section at the hospital. She said that more people would be able to get speciality treatment now.

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