Tribal collective seeks wider study into infant deaths in Keralam’s Attappady
Tribal group Thampu has asked for an expanded investigation into the high infant mortality in Attappady, Kerala. Its representatives met Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, urging a strategy that tackles underlying social, cultural and economic causes while also strengthening medical services. The collective seeks a comprehensive response beyond existing health measures, including improved prenatal care, nutrition programs and community health outreach.