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Kozhikode’s IMHANS still without full-time director
The Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Kozhikode has had no full-time director since P. Krishnakumar died in January 2025, The Hindu reports. The Kerala government had begun recruitment, but the…
The Story in Brief
The Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Kozhikode has had no full-time director since P. Krishnakumar died in January 2025, The Hindu reports. The Kerala government had begun recruitment, but the process remains incomplete despite a change in administration. K.G. Sajeeth Kumar held additional charge for about five months. V.P. Jithu, head of psychiatry, is now handling the responsibility.
IMHANS serves patients from nearly all districts in north Kerala through outpatient care, an autism clinic, community mental health programmes, child development services and rehabilitation projects. It also runs postgraduate courses in psychiatric social work and clinical psychology, along with a diploma in psychiatric nursing. The staff association has proposed T.M. Shibu Kumar for the director’s post. Officials were unavailable for comment.
The Indian Opinion
Calling the delay proof of institutional collapse would be as careless as treating an acting arrangement as a solution. IMHANS continues to provide specialised care and training, but a prolonged vacancy can slow decisions, research and new mental-health programmes. The Kerala government should publish a clear recruitment timetable and explain the hold-up. The practical test is whether it appoints a full-time director and restores stable leadership, rather than extending temporary charge again.
Source: thehindu.com
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