Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched Aarogya Setu 2.0, transforming the platform from a pandemic-era contact tracing application into a comprehensive personal health record (PHR) platform integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The upgraded application is designed to serve as a
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has identified artificial intelligence (AI), precision medicine and genomics as key drivers shaping the future of healthcare in India, emphasizing the transformative role of technology enabled healthcare models in expanding access and
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to launch a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at accelerating India's efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality by 2030, aligning with the country's commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The framework adopts a life
A researcher from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, has developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) based predictive models designed to identify women at elevated risk of cervical cancer years before clinical diagnosis, potentially enabling earlier intervention and improving patient outcomes. The research, led by
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed significant changes to streamline the approval process for medical device manufacturing licences, a move aimed at accelerating domestic production while maintaining regulatory standards for quality, safety and performance. According to a draft notification published in the Official
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
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
Bengalur based healthcare startup CENT has expanded its footprint into the Delhi-NCR region with the launch of a new clinical prevention centre in Gurugram, which the company describes as India's first dedicated facility focused exclusively on preventive and early detection healthcare. The newly launched centre is
