The Government of Kerala on July 19, 2024, issued a notification regarding strict action if a health card is not collected within four weeks.
The Food Safety Department will take strict action if those working in food establishments in the state do not get their health card within four weeks. Health cards is mandatory for those working in food establishments in the state. A special drive conducted by the Food Safety Department found that some employees do not have health cards and some have not renewed them. Newly employed people are given a grace period to get health cards and those who have expired are given time to renew. The typhoid vaccine was made available at a very low cost through Karunya Pharmacies. The minister also requested that all the food establishments like hotels, restaurants etc. should ensure health cards for the employees.
[Notification No. PNX 302 5 /2024]
