Despite growing awareness and policy interventions, mental health care in India continues to remain out of reach for the majority who need it, according to health experts and mental health practitioners. They emphasize that inadequate infrastructure, social stigma, and a severe shortage of trained professionals
The Government of India has announced the launch of the PRIP (Promoting Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech) scheme, inviting proposals from industry players, startups, and research organizations for high-impact projects aimed at strengthening India’s pharmaceutical and medical technology ecosystem. The initiative is designed to accelerate
The latest tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump has raised concerns across global markets, with duties on certain patented and branded medicines being raised up to 100 percent. While the move is seen as a sharp escalation in trade measures, industry experts and government
Recognised for pioneering academic initiatives and empowering medical students through live surgical demonstrationsIn a proud moment, Zen Multispeciality Hospital has been conferred with the prestigious CII WR Health Innovation Award 2025 at the Hospital Tech 2025 conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti, Founding Director of the KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases, Hyderabad, has achieved the rare distinction of becoming the youngest surgeon from South Asia to be conferred the Honorary FRCS (Glasgow) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG).
As cities grow vertically, TEA calls elevators as basic amenity, not a luxuryThe Telangana Elevator Association (TEA) has appealed to the Government of India to reconsider the existing 18% GST on elevators, stressing that a reduction would positively impact affordable housing across the country. With
AssisTech Foundation (ATF), India’s pioneering Assistive Technology ecosystem enabler, proudly welcomes Dr. (h.c.) Deepa Malik, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna, and Arjuna Awardee, to its Board of Directors. With this strategic move, ATF reinforces its commitment to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by leveraging technology innovation,
India’s ambitious efforts to lower its reliance on medical device imports are being curbed by stringent Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme requirements and persistent infrastructure underutilization, according to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled “Unlocking ‘India for the World’
The Indian robotic surgical systems market is poised for substantial growth, forecasted to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10% through 2036, according to a recent report by GlobalData. This surge is driven by increasing adoption of advanced robotic surgical technologies
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the Bharat Biodesign Research and Innovation (BRAIN) programme to advance affordable, AI-driven healthcare and medtech innovation, in collaboration with Stanford Biodesign and leading global partners.Programme Overview Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the BRAIN initiative at the Ratan Tata Innovation
