Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP The Kerala Health Department has issued a comprehensive surgical safety protocol aimed at preventing errors during procedures. The guidelines come in the wake of some alleged lapses reported in State-run hospitals that sparked a political controversy recently. Published – April 20, 2026 02:27 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ICICI Bank earnings up 8.5% in Q4; announces ₹12 dividend Rajnath to undertake 3-day visit to Germany; boosting defence, industrial ties main focus