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 recent climatic shift, the Rising Heatwave Health Advisory 2026 has published Nationwide Alert to reduce heat related illnesses, prevent fatalities, and strengthen preparedness across India as extreme summer temperatures intensify. The advisory aims to ensure coordinated action between central and state health departments, improve
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the upgraded Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK 2.0), introducing Digital Health Cards for children aged 0–18 years to strengthen early detection, continuous monitoring, and integrated healthcare delivery across India. The initiative is aligned with the government’s
Shuvankar Pramanick has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital, marking a significant step in the hospital’s ongoing digital transformation journey. The appointment underscores the growing importance of technology leadership in enhancing clinical efficiency, patient experience, and data driven healthcare
Narendra Modi has announced plans to fast track the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal following the recent electoral victory, signaling a renewed push to expand access to affordable healthcare in the state. The Prime Minister emphasized that the accelerated rollout will enable eligible beneficiaries
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has strengthened its preventive healthcare strategy with the rollout of a comprehensive 47-test health screening scheme delivered through mobile medical units, aimed at expanding access to diagnostics across rural and underserved communities. The initiative enables doorstep delivery of essential health tests,
Apollo Hospitals has announced the launch of a 400-bed smart hospital in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide expansion and taking its total network to 76 hospitals across India. The new facility underscores Apollo’s strategic focus on scaling advanced healthcare infrastructure while integrating
The much anticipated National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) is set to be released shortly, offering comprehensive insights into India’s health, nutrition, and demographic indicators. Conducted periodically, the NFHS is one of the country’s most significant large scale surveys, providing critical data on maternal and child health,
In a major push towards digital transformation in healthcare, the Government of Jharkhand has approved the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and announced a strategic partnership with Google to modernize the state’s digital health ecosystem. The initiative aims to leverage AI-driven technologies to enhance
Global investment firm KKR has announced an investment of ₹1,750 crore in Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH), marking a significant move to support the hospital group’s expansion, infrastructure development, and clinical excellence initiatives. The investment is expected to accelerate BMH’s growth plans, including capacity expansion, addition of
