Health Minister of Kerala 2026 — K Muraleedharan
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | K Muraleedharan |
| Full Portfolio | Health, Family Welfare, Medical Education, Medical University, Indigenous Medicine, AYUSH, Drugs Control, Food Safety, Devaswom |
| Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Constituency | Vattiyoorkavu |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| In Office Since | May 18, 2026 |
| Born | May 14, 1957 (age 69), Thrissur, Kerala |
| Spouse | Jyothi Muraleedharan |
| Father | K Karunakaran (Former CM of Kerala) |
| MLA Since | May 4, 2026 from Vattiyoorkavu (also 2011-2019) |
| Previous Role | Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha — Vatakara (2019-2024), Kozhikode (1999-2004) |
K Muraleedharan — Minister Office Contact 2026
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Department HQ Address | Room No. 603, 6th Floor, Annex II, Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695001 |
| Additional Chief Secretary (Health) | Rajan N Khobragade IAS |
| Grievance Portal | keralacm.gov.in |
| Health Department Website | health.kerala.gov.in |
Health Department Kerala — Official Contact Details 2026
| Office | Phone | Email / Website | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directorate of Health Services (DHS) | 0471-2301181 / 2302784 | [email protected] | General Hospital Junction, Thiruvananthapuram 695035 |
| Health Department Portal | — | health.kerala.gov.in | — |
| National Health Mission Kerala | 0471-2302784 | [email protected] | arogyakeralam.gov.in |
| Directorate of Medical Education | 0471-2527736 | [email protected] | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSCL) | 0471-2353410 | [email protected] | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Drugs Control Department | 0471-2326455 | — | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Food Safety Commissioner | 0471-2730031 | foodsafety.kerala.gov.in | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Arogyakeralam Health Helpline | 0471-2552056 | — | 24×7 Medical Advice |
Kerala Health Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulance (EMRI) | 108 | 24×7 Free |
| Mental Health Helpline (DISHA) | 1056 | 24×7 Free |
| Suicide Prevention (iCall) | 9152987821 | 24×7 |
| Cancer Helpline (Regional Cancer Centre) | 0471-2442541 | Office hours |
| Blood Bank (KSACS) | 1097 | 24×7 |
| Arogyakeralam Helpline | 0471-2552056 | 24×7 |
| AYUSH Helpline | 14443 | Office hours |
| Food Safety Complaint | 1800-425-1125 | 24×7 Toll-free |
Major Government Hospitals Under K Muraleedharan
| Hospital | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram | 0471-2528386 |
| Government Medical College Kozhikode | Kozhikode | 0495-2350216 |
| Government Medical College Thrissur | Thrissur | 0487-2361360 |
| Government Medical College Kottayam | Kottayam | 0481-2597800 |
| Government Medical College Alappuzha | Alappuzha | 0477-2272477 |
| Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) | Thiruvananthapuram | 0471-2442541 |
| SCTIMST (Sree Chitra) | Thiruvananthapuram | 0471-2524664 |
Health Department Kerala — Key Functions
- Public health administration and disease prevention across Kerala
- Administration of government hospitals, PHCs, CHCs and medical colleges
- Kerala Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP) — health insurance scheme
- Drugs regulation and quality control through Drugs Control Department
- Food safety inspections through Food Safety Commissioner
- AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy promotion
- Devaswom Board administration — Travancore, Cochin, Malabar, Guruvayur Devaswoms
- Medical education — government medical colleges and nursing colleges
Previous Health Ministers of Kerala
| Minister | Period | Government |
|---|---|---|
| K Muraleedharan | May 2026 — present | Satheesan UDF Government |
| Veena George | May 2021 — May 2026 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| KK Shailaja | May 2016 — May 2021 | Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| VS Sivakumar | May 2011 — May 2016 | Oommen Chandy UDF Government |
Kerala Government 2026 — Related Pages
- Chief Minister of Kerala 2026 — VD Satheesan — CM profile, office address, contact number and salary details
- VD Satheesan Contact Number — Kerala CM office phone, grievance portal and secretariat address
- Kerala Cabinet Ministers List 2026 — All 21 ministers with verified portfolios, party and constituency
- Kerala Ministers Car Numbers 2026 — Official vehicle numbers and complete portfolio list
- Kerala Human Rights Commission — Chairman, address and contact details
K Muraleedharan is the Health Minister of Kerala in the VD Satheesan cabinet formed after the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. K Muraleedharan is a member of the INC and represents the Vattiyoorkavu constituency. The VD Satheesan cabinet is a UDF government.
The official contact details of K Muraleedharan, Health Minister of Kerala, are available through the Kerala Government official website at kerala.gov.in and through the minister’s official office. Contact details are listed on this page above. For official correspondence, use the ministerial office address in Thiruvananthapuram.
K Muraleedharan represents the Vattiyoorkavu constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. K Muraleedharan is a member of the INC party and won the Vattiyoorkavu seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as part of the UDF alliance led by the Indian National Congress.
K Muraleedharan is a member of the INC. As Health Minister in the VD Satheesan cabinet, K Muraleedharan represents the INC in the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition government of Kerala formed in 2026.
The Kerala Health Minister is responsible for overseeing the Health department of the Kerala state government, formulating policies, administering the department budget, and implementing government schemes related to Health in Kerala. As minister, K Muraleedharan is accountable to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the performance and administration of the Health department.
To contact Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan, you can reach the ministerial office through the contact details listed on this page. Official correspondence can be sent to the Minister of Health, Government of Kerala, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram. Public grievances can also be submitted through the Kerala Government’s online portal at keralagrievances.gov.in.
Information sourced from Kerala Government official ministers page and Kerala Legislative Assembly records. Updated September 2026.
Profile by Robins Antony, Webova Soft, Changanacherry, Kerala. Data sourced from official Kerala Government records as of September 2026.
