The Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT), a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Innovation based at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam, is a healthcare technology institute focused on health technology assessment, clinical research, regulatory science, and healthcare innovation, has received official approval from the Government of India to
Dr. Narander Kumar Singla, Principal Consultant & Unit Head- Internal Medicine, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, New Delhi Hantavirus infection is a zoonotic viral disease which is mainly caused by hantaviruses, known as group of viruses mainly carried by rodents. Humans normally become infected through exposure
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
India’s rapidly growing medical technology sector is set to receive its first dedicated investment fund of ₹1,000 crore, aimed at accelerating innovation, strengthening domestic manufacturing, and supporting high-growth medtech companies across the country. The proposed fund, MedArtha Capital, recently received regulatory approval and will focus on
Sebia India Private Limited has been honored as the Top Emerging MedTech Company at the prestigious BioSpectrum Excellence Awards 2025, a recognition that celebrates outstanding contributions and leadership in the Indian healthcare and diagnostics industry. The BioSpectrum Excellence Awards hosted by a leading global, insight-driven market
India is rapidly cementing its position as a global powerhouse in the medical devices industry, driven by robust policy support, rising manufacturing capabilities, and increasing global demand for high quality, affordable medtech solutions. With a combination of strong domestic reforms and strategic international partnerships, the
In a remarkable milestone for India’s medical device industry, a next-generation heart stent developed in India has received major global recognition, highlighting the country’s growing innovation and self-reliance in advanced cardiovascular technologies. The indigenous stent, designed and manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, has been
In a move aimed at supporting India’s fast-growing medical device industry, the Government of India has announced the alignment of packaging and labeling rules for medical devices, easing compliance requirements and promoting regulatory clarity for manufacturers. The Department of Consumer Affairs, in coordination with the Central
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is all set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading Japanese government agency — the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) — to collaborate on the development of a state-of-the-art Medical Device Park along the Yamuna
Indian health-tech innovator Qure.ai has achieved a major milestone with its AI-based chest X-ray screening tool for tuberculosis (TB) in children receiving CE Class IIb certification in Europe. The approval marks a breakthrough in the use of artificial intelligence for early and accurate TB detection
