Dr. GSK Velu, Chairman, FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council & CMD, Trivitron Healthcare, Neuberg Diagnostics and Maxivision Eye Hospitals, has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 5th Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Excellence Awards 2026, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to India’s healthcare, diagnostics,
Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, has launched India's first government run AI powered 'Lazy Eye' Clinic in collaboration with health technology company Bynocs, marking a significant milestone in the integration of digital therapeutics into the country's public healthcare system. The initiative aims to improve access to
The Delhi government has initiated action against a Fortis hospital following an inquiry that reportedly identified multiple operational irregularities during a joint inspection conducted by officials from several government departments. The move comes as part of the state government's efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight and
Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority (NHA), reviewed the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) during his visit to Manipur, underscoring the Centre's continued focus on
India's assistive technology sector could emerge as a ₹95,000 crore addressable market by 2030, creating significant opportunities for social inclusion, healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship and employment generation, according to experts and stakeholders associated with the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP). The projection
The Adani Group has announced an ambitious expansion into the healthcare sector, unveiling plans to establish integrated healthcare campuses featuring 1,000-bed multi speciality hospitals, medical colleges, research centres and transitional care facilities. The announcement was made by Chairman Gautam Adani while addressing shareholders at the
A Class XII student from Hyderabad has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted model for the early detection of lung cancer, combining DNA methylation biomarkers with machine learning to improve the accuracy of non invasive cancer screening. The research highlights the growing potential of AI-driven diagnostics
Dr. Shilpa Singi Lead Consultant Academies and Strategies Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital A UK hospital has unveiled a 60-bed rooftop critical care garden designed for ICU patients, blending nature, sunlight, and rehabilitation. Experts say such healing spaces may improve recovery, sleep quality, mental health, and overall patient
The West Bengal government has allocated ₹3,100 crore in the 2026 State Budget for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), marking the state's first formal rollout of the Centre's flagship health assurance scheme. The announcement was made by Finance Minister
India's rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem is failing to reach millions of people living with diabetes due to persistent digital inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health. The research highlights that older adults, rural populations, women and economically disadvantaged communities continue
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