Google Expands AI-Powered Search Features for Health Queries March 26, 2025 Google announces AI-generated overviews and personalized suggestions for health questions in Search, aiming to deliver more accurate, accessible, and context-rich information to users.

ICMR Successfully Deploys Drones for Cornea Transplants in Remote Areas March 26, 2025 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully demonstrated the potential of drones to transport human corneas for transplants, aiming to bridge healthcare gaps in remote areas.

Providence Clinical Network Appoints Sam Bajaj as Chief Operating Officer March 26, 2025 Providence Clinical Network appoints Sam Bajaj as COO to oversee ambulatory care operations, enhance patient experience, and drive healthcare initiatives.

Bengaluru Firm Partners with Israel's Xtend AI to Deploy Autonomous Robots in K’taka March 26, 2025 Israel’s Xtend AI teams up with AMS-India to co-develop robotic healthcare technologies in Karnataka, combining AI and robotics to improve surgical precision and hospital automation.

Hillstar Bio Secures $67 Mn Series A to Advance Autoimmune & Arthritis Treatments March 26, 2025 Boston-based Hillstar Bio closes a $67M Series A funding round to advance precision immunology therapies for autoimmune diseases, with plans for clinical trials in 2026.

Remidio Invests in UK-Based Occuity to Advance AI-Powered Ophthalmic & Systemic Disease Screening March 26, 2025 Indian health-tech company Remidio partners with UK’s Occuity through a strategic investment, aiming to develop next-gen non-invasive diagnostic tools for global disease screening.

NURA Launches Mobile Health Screening Facility ‘NURA Express’ in Kozhikode March 26, 2025 NURA has introduced ‘NURA Express’ in Kozhikode to offer mobile cancer and lifestyle disease screenings, expanding access to healthcare in remote areas.

Max Healthcare Subsidiary Merger to Improve Cash Flow & Compliance March 26, 2025 Max Healthcare is merging subsidiaries Crosslay Remedies and Jaypee Healthcare to enhance financial efficiency, streamline management, and reduce compliance burdens.

Indian Govt Rolls Out INR 5,000 Cr Scheme for Pharma & MedTech Innovation March 26, 2025 The Pharma MedTech PRIP scheme, administered by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, offers funding across six priority areas to accelerate research and innovation. It aims to transform India into a global R&D hub.

AIIMS Delhi to Begin Trials for India’s First Homegrown MRI Scanner this October March 26, 2025 AIIMS New Delhi will conduct trials for India’s first locally developed MRI scanner and linear accelerator, which will lower treatment costs and reduce reliance on imported devices.

Delhi Govt Allocates INR 6,874 Cr for Healthcare in 2025-26 Budget March 26, 2025 In its 2025 Budget, the Delhi government has earmarked ₹6,874 crore for the health sector, with a major focus on launching 400 wellness centres to improve preventive and primary care access.

Healthtech Startup Dozee Bags $8 Mn to Boost Global Expansion March 26, 2025 Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Dozee has raised approximately $8.3 million (INR 71.5 Cr) in a mix of equity and debt to fuel its global expansion and strengthen research and development efforts. The funding round saw participation from Temasek Trust's impact-first investment vehicle C3H, Stockhausen International Pte, and undisclosed strategic investors.

Qure.ai Increases TB Detection with its AI-Powered Screening Solution qXR March 25, 2025 Qure.ai’s AI-powered chest X-ray interpretation tool, qXR, has been found to significantly enhance tuberculosis (TB) detection while reducing costs, as per a recent report. The revelation was made by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG).

Fujifilm Partners with Us2.ai for AI-Automated Echocardiography Analysis March 25, 2025 Fujifilm partners with Us2.ai to integrate AI-driven echocardiography analysis into the LISENDO 800 ultrasound system, addressing workforce challenges in cardiac imaging.

Philips Expands AI-Driven Digital Pathology Partnership with Ibex March 25, 2025 Philips and Ibex Medical Analytics deepen their partnership to streamline pathology diagnostics through AI-powered solutions, improving accuracy and efficiency in cancer detection and lab workflows.

New York's First AI-Driven Children's Health Center Opens at Mount Sinai March 25, 2025 The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai introduces New York City’s first Center for AI in Children’s Health. Leveraging AI to enhance diagnostics and care, the initiative aims to overcome regulatory challenges in pediatrics.

WHO Calls for Stronger Health Data Governance in the Age of AI March 25, 2025 The World Health Organization emphasizes the need for strong governance and secure health data practices to support AI integration in healthcare while safeguarding public trust across Europe.

CDSCO Launches Online Portal for MSMEs to Seek Extension on Revised Schedule M Implementation March 25, 2025 Following the Health Ministry's latest notification, the CDSCO has introduced an online application system for MSME pharma units to request an extension on Revised Schedule M implementation.

Kerala CM Announces INR 350 Cr Tech Hub for Healthcare & Other Sectors March 25, 2025 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced the establishment of a INR 350 Cr Emerging Technology Hub in Thiruvananthapuram, aimed at leveraging AI primarily in healthcare, along with agriculture, defence, and renewable energy. The project, spearheaded by the Kerala Startup Mission, will be set up on a three-acre site in Technocity, the state's technology hub.

Livlong 365 Integrates with ABHA to Enhance Digital Healthcare Access March 25, 2025 Livlong 365 integrates with the Ayushman Bharat Health Account, enabling seamless digital health services and empowering users with secure access to their medical records and consultations.