An urban primary health centre (PHC) with post-noon outpatient facility will soon start functioning in Punalur.
The centre is expected to meet the health-care needs of people residing in the hilly areas of the district. The facility is being built on the ground floor of the Kalayanadu Public Library and according to officials, the 1,500 sq ft centre will be operational shortly.
The Punalur municipality has spent ₹15 lakh for setting up the basic infrastructure while the National Rural Health Mission will be providing the equipment and staff.