Google has expanded its artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare initiatives in India by strengthening its collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to develop AI models for leprosy and reproductive health, while introducing new open source technologies to support the country's digital public
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched Nalam TN, a statewide AI-powered digital health platform that enables patients to register for outpatient (OP) consultations through WhatsApp, book appointments online and support government hospitals through a transparent digital donation system. The initiative aims to
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its regulatory scrutiny of packaged food manufacturers, prompting the industry to seek greater clarity on food definitions, labelling norms and standards for emerging ingredients. The move is part of the regulator's broader efforts to
India's five year breast cancer survival rate has improved to 65.7%, reflecting progress in cancer care, but it continues to lag behind high-income countries, according to new estimates published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the journal Nature Medicine. The findings underscore the need
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has inaugurated Ashoka Health City and the Ashoka Women & Children Hospital in Nashik, marking a major addition to healthcare infrastructure in North Maharashtra. The integrated healthcare campus aims to improve access to advanced super speciality care, medical education and
Forus Health has launched FH Eyepal, a portable Connected Digital Eye Clinic designed to expand access to comprehensive eye care by enabling healthcare providers to conduct advanced eye examinations beyond traditional hospital settings. The solution aims to improve early detection of eye diseases through intelligent
Global eye care company Alcon is strengthening its investment strategy in India, citing the country's rapidly growing demand for vision care, increasing prevalence of myopia among younger populations and expanding need for advanced cataract treatment. The company is also evaluating future manufacturing opportunities in India
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has facilitated cashless healthcare treatment worth ₹1.91 lakh crore through a network of more than 37,000 empanelled hospitals across India, highlighting the scheme's growing role in expanding financial protection and access to quality healthcare. The
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a major milestone by creating over 93.95 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) and linking more than 105 crore digital health records, making it one of the world's largest digital health ecosystems. The figures were shared by
Biz-Insights IT Solutions has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan's Femtech Cosme Tokyo to introduce AI-powered women's healthcare solutions in India, combining Japanese healthcare expertise with India's growing digital health ecosystem. The collaboration aims to improve healthcare accessibility and enhance the quality of life
