# Kerala CM opens IAP House in Kochi

> Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurates the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Cochin Chapter building, which will house a pediatric palliative care unit.
- Title: Kerala CM opens IAP House in Kochi · The Hindu | Shortify
- Summary: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurates the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Cochin Chapter building, which will house a pediatric palliative care unit.
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chief-minister-inaugurates-iap-house/article71572411.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-11T19:31:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indian academy of pediatrics, v.d. satheesan, kochi, kerala, pediatric palliative care, arike pain and palliative care unit, news, politics
## CM opens IAP House in Kochi
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the official building of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Cochin Chapter on Sunday, October twelfth, in Kochi.
## Building location and purpose
The IAP House is located behind the Kaloor metro station and will be home to the Arike Pain and Palliative Care Unit, which focuses on pediatric palliative care.
## Officials present at inauguration
Hibi Eden, MP, delivered the keynote address. Mohammed Shiyas, MLA, was present alongside senior paediatricians and IAP Kerala leadership.
## Key takeaway

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Cochin Chapter building on October twelfth, which includes a pediatric palliative care unit.