Karnataka

K’taka to Deploy AI Tech for Enhanced Security in Medical Campuses September 16, 2024 AI-powered cameras will be used to monitor movement, detect intrusions, and recognize suspicious activities with facial recognition, officials confirmed.

K’taka Govt Seeks PPP Model to Implement MedTech Across 31 Districts August 16, 2024 This initiative aims to maximize advancements in medtech to improve healthcare delivery, streamline operations, and expand access to medical services in both urban and rural areas.

K’taka Govt to Overhaul AB-ArK Health Scheme for Enhanced Coverage & Access August 16, 2024 A key development in the AB-ArK health scheme is the state health department's plan to remove the referral system for high-end tertiary care procedures.

K'taka Govt & Novo Nordisk Education Foundation to Launch Diabetes Care Program August 7, 2024 The program will initially launch pilot projects in three districts: Bengaluru Urban, Dakshina Karnataka, and Yadgiri.

Karnataka Government to Launch Statewide Health Screening Program June 11, 2024 Under this new program, healthcare teams will visit homes across the pilot districts to perform screenings.

ICMR Carries Out Drone Trial to Deliver Tissue Sample in K’taka April 11, 2024 The trial run, conducted for the first time in India, was made possible through collaborative efforts between ICMR, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), and Dr TMA PAI Rotary Hospital.

K’taka Health Minister Announces Setting Up Statewide Tele-ICU System in Taluk Hospitals February 7, 2024 The tele-ICU system is designed to bridge the gap by establishing ICU centres at the taluk level and monitoring them centrally.

Karnataka Health Minister Launches Tele ICU Hub at KIMS Hospital January 8, 2024 This initiative seeks to offer specialised health advice, through the tele ICU hub to patients when admitted to village and taluk-level hospitals. This move will help in reducing the number of patients at district hospitals.

KMC Hospital Launches Coastal Karnataka's First 3D Designing and Printing Lab for Precision Healthcare December 21, 2023 The 3D lab, a pioneer in this region, introduces a tangible approach to medical diagnostics.

K’taka Govt Extends Seed Funding to Biotech, Medtech & Health Startups December 18, 2023 Karnataka's startup ecosystem includes 14,000 startups, approximately 40 unicorns, and enjoys 8th rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index.

K'taka Unveils Revised Biotech Policy to Lead Global Clinical Trials & Genomics Innovation December 1, 2023 The draft note accompanying the policy outlines India's ambitious goal to achieve a $150 billion bioeconomy by 2025, with projections soaring to $300 billion by 2030.

Karnataka to Unveil Revised Biotech Policy: CM Siddaramaiah November 30, 2023 The policy encourages establishing high-tech biotech clusters, supports industries in setting up manufacturing units, and facilitates startups and SMEs with plug-and-play flexibilities.