The Centre has appointed Piyush Singla as Director in the NHA under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), further strengthening leadership in India’s rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Singla is a 2012-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre and was recommended for Central deputation by
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has successfully linked over 100 crore health records with Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA), marking a major milestone in India’s digital healthcare journey. Implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA), the initiative is helping build a connected healthcare ecosystem where patients
India has presented its vision of “All-Inclusive Intelligence” for the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare at the World Health Organization meeting, emphasizing equity, ethics, accessibility, and public welfare as the foundation for future AI-driven healthcare systems. Addressing global delegates at the WHO forum, Jagat Prakash
India and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral healthcare cooperation with a strong focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), digital health, telemedicine, and resilient healthcare supply chains during a high level meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in
In a major push towards digital transformation in healthcare, the Government of Jharkhand has approved the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and announced a strategic partnership with Google to modernize the state’s digital health ecosystem. The initiative aims to leverage AI-driven technologies to enhance
New Delhi,: India has emerged as a global leader in AI-driven healthcare adoption, with nearly 85% of consumers actively using digital health tools, reflecting a rapid shift towards technology-enabled healthcare solutions. According to recent industry insights, the widespread use of mobile health applications, telemedicine platforms, wearable
New Delhi,: India is gearing up for a major leap in AI-enabled healthcare transformation, with a national policy on artificial intelligence in healthcare currently under development, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority (NHA). Speaking at a recent industry forum, the NHA
New Delhi, : On the occasion of World Health Day 2026, India’s rapidly evolving digital health ecosystem is emerging as a key enabler in advancing the country’s journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). With increasing adoption of digital platforms, data-driven healthcare, and technology-enabled service delivery,
Public Health Experts call for integrating technology, tradition and lifestyle interventions to build a healthier, more resilient population New Delhi, 27 March 2026: “Healthcare is not limited to curative treatments. It includes preventive, promotive, palliative and rehabilitative care, much of which happens within the community,” said
New Delhi | March 2026 India is accelerating its push toward universal health insurance coverage, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirming that expanding financial protection in healthcare remains a key government priority, with a target of significantly broader coverage by 2033. The announcement comes amid ongoing
