As part of the bilateral collaboration initiated in the previous financial year between the Kerala Health Department and the Cuban Health Cooperation, a working group was established under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary to coordinate activities. SHSRC-Kerala is also an active member of this group, playing a key role in facilitating the collaboration.

To oversee these focus areas, subcommittees were formed under the working group. Additionally, SHSRC-Kerala took the lead in preparing the concept note for the collaboration, drafting press statements, and designing informational booklets to support the initiative.

In the current financial year, the Kerala Health Department has requested a comprehensive report detailing the activities already undertaken in each focus area, along with a concept note outlining future collaborative efforts. This initiative aims to facilitate interactions with the Cuban counterparts and secure approval from the Ministry of External Affairs.

To develop this report, a meeting was chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary, bringing together the conveners of the four working groups and subgroups focused on health sector collaboration with Cuba. Following the submission of each group's proposal, multiple approvals will be required from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Ministry of External Affairs before the state can formally engage with Cuban experts.

At the request of the Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, SHSRC-Kerala has been designated as the coordinator for drafting and securing approval for the proposals from the four working groups and subgroups