Tamil Nadu Health Minister K G Arunraj made a slew of announcements on Monday including elderly insurance, medicity project, and enacting a new Tamil Nadu Public Health Act to replace the 1939 version to address modern health challenges. Arunraj said the government plans to enact a new Tamil Nadu Public Health Act to replace the 1939 law. (PTI) The minister made 115 new announcements in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly regarding public health reforms for 2026-2027. The initiatives focus on healthcare modernisation, infrastructure, and improved access to medical services. Winding up the debate on the demand for grants for his department, Arunraj said the government plans to enact a new Tamil Nadu Public Health Act to replace the 1939 law, including a provision making home births outside of hospitals a punishable offense. Also Read | Inside CM Vijay’s 100 days in office: Cauvery, Trisha controversies to free power and loan relief Additionally, a ‘Positive Health Policy’ will be introduced along with the ‘Nalam 360’ mobile application for public health information. The ‘Nalam 360’ will provide …