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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2024

Parliamentarily speaking: A thematic analysis of Kerala Legislative Assembly questions relating to health from 2016 to 2021.

Arsha Kochuvilayil, Hari Sankar, Jaison Joseph, Arun B Nair, Devaki Nambiar

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Arsha KochuvilayilHealth Systems Research India Initiative, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Hari SankarThe George Institute for Global Health, Delhi, India.
Jaison JosephThe George Institute for Global Health, Delhi, India.
Arun B NairHealth Systems Research India Initiative, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Devaki NambiarThe George Institute for Global Health, Delhi, India.

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Abstract

Introduction: Legislative assemblies often provide a platform for legislators to question the government during question hours, which are crucial for governance However, question hours remain understudied, especially when addressing health policy and systems related issues in lower- and middle-income countries. This study assesses the 14 Materials and Methods: We sourced and transcribed all starred questions (346) related to health that were answered by the health minister in the 14 Results: About 7.8% of all questions ( Discussion: This study underscores the need for a balanced approach to public health issues, highlighting the importance of legislators to priortizing health services and information, while also addressing health financing, food safety, and human resources. This would enable a robust and resilient public health system to effectively address diverse health concerns.

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HealthKerala Legislative Assemblyparliamentparliamentary questionsparliamentary speaking

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