The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026, proposing a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India's health research ecosystem through a unified national framework focused on digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous innovation, disease burden and pandemic preparedness.
Deepinder Goyal, co-founder of Zomato and former CEO of Eternal, has announced that his AI-powered wearable device, Temple, is expected to launch within the next six to twelve months. Initially positioned as a wellness device, the forehead worn wearable is designed to monitor the body's
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate three major healthcare infrastructure projects at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, to the nation on July 17, significantly enhancing the institute's capacity for specialised treatment, critical care and medical research. The announcement
Doctors at KIMS Saveera Hospital successfully treated a 67-year-old man with a complex coronary artery disease using an advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) guided left main bifurcation stenting procedure, eliminating the need for open heart bypass surgery. According to Dr. Spandana, Consultant Cardiologist, the patient, Dudekula
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
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India's commitment to becoming a global leader in healthcare innovation by promoting indigenous research, medical technology and affordable healthcare solutions. Addressing a convocation ceremony in Lucknow, he said the country's growing capabilities in gene therapy, nuclear medicine, medical devices
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
Age is no barrier to cancer surgery, says Dr. Avinash Reddy In a remarkable medical milestone, doctors at Kamineni Hospital successfully performed a complex radical nephrectomy (complete removal of the cancer affected kidney) on a 91-year-old patient diagnosed with an aggressive form of Renal Cell Carcinoma
