Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate three major healthcare infrastructure projects at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, to the nation on July 17, significantly enhancing the institute's capacity for specialised treatment, critical care and medical research. The announcement
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an advanced Placenta on Chip platform that replicates the human placental barrier, offering a powerful new tool to study foetal development, maternal health and the safety of medicines used during pregnancy. The innovation is
AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana has become fully operational after being established with an investment of over ₹1,100 crore, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda announced during his visit to the premier institute. The Minister also revealed that the institute has secured nearly
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an innovative "placenta on chip" platform, a breakthrough biomedical technology designed to improve the understanding of foetal development, maternal health and pregnancy related complications. The microfluidic device replicates the structure and function of the
The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), GOI and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) signed an agreement on June 15, 2026, granting AMTZ recognition as an Awarding Body (AB–Dual Category) under the NCVET framework. The
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory directing medical colleges across the country to ensure the mandatory implementation of safe injection practices, reinforcing patient safety and infection prevention measures within healthcare institutions. The advisory emphasizes adherence to standard injection safety protocols, including the use
The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to integrate Artificial Intelligence into advanced diagnostics, patient care, and precision medicine applications. The initiative is aimed at strengthening clinical decision making through data
In a significant step toward strengthening India’s capabilities in human spaceflight and biomedical science, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation to collaborate on research in the emerging field of
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have developed a novel scientific approach that could help predict antibiotic-induced toxicity by tracking how drugs interact with liver cell membranes. The breakthrough research offers new insights into understanding adverse drug reactions and could significantly improve drug safety
India’s leading vaccine innovator Bharat Biotech has announced the establishment of a Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) division dedicated to cell and gene therapy, marking a strategic expansion into one of the most advanced frontiers in biomedical science. The new CRDMO arm will focus
