The Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) today launched the MedTech Hackathon 2026, “Hack Health: Innovate to Heal,” bringing together startups, innovators, clinicians, and industry leaders to rapidly develop technology driven solutions for pressing healthcare challenges. Scheduled from April 4 to April 7, 2026, the hackathon opened
In a significant move to strengthen patient care and improve treatment outcomes, the Government of Karnataka has introduced an AI-based monitoring system to enhance the delivery and quality of dialysis services across the state. The initiative aims to ensure real time tracking, better clinical oversight,
In a major push to strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved an allocation of ₹162 crore for the deployment and operationalization of over 900 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) under the state’s Sanjeevani healthcare initiative. The program has already
Researchers at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Delhi) have developed and deployed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool aimed at accelerating drug discovery for the treatment of pneumonia, marking a significant advancement at the intersection of healthcare and computational science. The AI driven platform is designed
MyHealthcare Technologies has announced the appointment of Prashant Naidu as its Chief Business Officer (CBO), reinforcing the company’s leadership team as it accelerates its growth strategy across India and international markets. In his new role, Prashant Naidu will be responsible for driving business growth, expanding market
Decade long training initiative focuses on improving early diagnosis and decision making in emergency care ~ Fortis Hospital, Mulund successfully conducted the 10 th edition of its “Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency Medicine” workshop, marking a decade of focused training in the use of bedside ultrasound in
Dr. Gowri Ravi Chinthalapalli, Consultant, Child Development, KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Bengaluru Autism, when heard, feels like a childhood condition diagnosed early, managed through therapy, and gradually "outgrown". However, as a clinician, this perception is far from reality, as it doesn’t do away
In a significant step towards integrating advanced technology into healthcare and medical education, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences has announced plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Disease Modelling and Decision Support Center. The initiative aims to enhance predictive healthcare capabilities and support data-driven
The Focus will be on awareness, early treatment, and nationwide collaboration to reduce stroke burden Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in India, yet it is both preventable and treatable when recognised early. With Dr. Vikram Huded elected as the President
Gaudium IVF, an innovation leader and a pioneering force in India’s fertility healthcare sector, has introduced artificial intelligence (AI)-led infertility treatment, marking yet another industry first just one month after becoming India’s first publicly listed IVF chain. The development involves the integration of advanced AI driven
