The Hindu Business Line : Nod for Govt proposal

MANGALORE: The Centre has cleared a proposal submitted by the Karnataka Government to approach the World Bank for a Rs 800-crore loan intended for the upgradation of medical facilities in the State.

The proposal is to cover primary health centres as well as other Government-run hospitals, according to the State Minister for Medical Education, Mr A.B. Malaka Reddy, and is to result in a `major overhaul' of the health system in the State.

Also, according to the Minister, 6,000 people are to be recruited to various State-run medical establishments over the next two years.

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