In this year, the Australian High Commissioner held a roundtable conference with Honourable Health Minister Veena George and other senior health officials to discuss collaboration on research and a bilateral exchange programme between Kerala and the Australian Health Department.

Following the discussions, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department initiated the selection of a team to oversee research contributions, exchange programmes, and communication efforts between the two regions. The contribution and experience in research of SHSRC-Kerala has recognized by the health department and chosen as one of the seven members selected by the Kerala Health Department to be part of this significant bilateral partnership.

This collaboration marks a crucial step in strengthening international ties and advancing healthcare research and exchange between Kerala and Australia.