Amala Cancer Hospital and Research Centre was established in 1978 as a nonprofit, charitable institution aimed at treatment and management of Cancer in Central Kerala. Over the years Amala has grown to become one of the major voluntary tertiary level hospital in India having modern diagnostic, therapeutic and research facilities to combat Cancer and other ailments. This 550 bed hospital complex is unique in having three principal systems of medicine namely Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy in the same campus. We are handling an average of 4,000 new Cancer cases and 6,000 Cancer inpatients in an year. The centre manages 35,000 Cancer outpatient visits yearly.

The institution was formally inaugurated on April 25, 1978 by the then President of India, Sri.Neelam Sanjiva Reddi.. The Institution is an excellent example of public and governmental participation in a productive venture. The governmental support is firm and steadfast, starting from the lease of major share of land and grant for capital procurement. The success story of the Institution is always backed up by donations from a great number of patrons and institutions within and outside the country.

The hospital complex was situated on the slopes of the Vilangan Hills, spreading over a 40 acre campus, 8 kms. West of Trichur Town, overlooking State Highway. The nearest airport is at Cochin, 78 kms. away from the Hospital.

Kerala Cancer Society is the Sponsors of the Institution, and has entrusted its Trusteeship to C.M.I. Devamatha Province. A broad based board equally comprising of Trustees and Executive Body, Representatives of Benefactors, and Experts from other Cancer centres formulates policies and lay down norms of operation for the Institution. An apex Executive Committee consisting of seven members will look after the day to day management of the Institution.

Amala has one of the most impressive infra-structural build ups. From the essentials to support services, the hospital is self contained ensuring smooth functioning. Five mutually complementing systems namely Cancer Hospital, General Hospital, Research Centre, Ayurveda Hospital and Homeopathic Centre form the hospital complex.

The main building houses spacious ambulatory and treatment areas and administrative section. The Research Centre, library, investigative and diagnostic services, Casualty, Pharmacy and Blood Bank are also accommodated in the main building. The Theatre Complex, Radiotherapy Services, Physiotherapy Services, Inpatient facilities of Cancer Hospital and General Hospital, I.C.C.U., Pharmacy Production Unit and Nursing School are situated in extensions.

Ayurveda Hospital has another building situated in the same campus. Ayurveda Research Centre, Ayurveda Pharmaceutical Unit, Homeopathic Centre, Herbal Garden are all grouped in the same location.

Hospital complex maintains a row of supporting systems including emergency power generators (diesel), solar water heating systems, water storage and treatment plants etc. A Canteen, Coffee Parlor, Post Office, Communication Centre and a Bank Extension Counter are also operating in the campus.