Healthcare Facilities

 

In earlier times, traditional physicians (Vaidyars) took care of the sick. There were well known physicians in the area whose expertise in Ayurvedic medicines saved countless people from complex problems including snake bites. Later a government rural dispensary was set up at Pulingome. Another major hospital in the area was St Sebastian’s Hospital which was set up in 1966 by the Medical Sisters of St Joseph. Combined with the Konduparambil Nursing Home (now defunct) these institutions helped save hundreds from the ravages of malaria, which was prevalent in the area.