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WHO to Document Karnataka’s Asha Kirana Eye Care Initiative as Global Model July 3, 2025 The World Health Organisation has proposed to independently document Karnataka’s ‘Asha Kirana’ initiative, a doorstep eye care program, as a global model for people-centered eye health. WHO praised its alignment with international best practices and plans to assess the program using its standard evaluation tools.

Tech-Enabled Health Equity: Closing the Divide in Rural & Urban Healthcare May 18, 2025 In this article, we’ll explore how technology is trying to bridge this healthcare divide between rural and urban India.

WHO Launches Global Initiative to Guide AI Integration in Health Systems April 30, 2025 The WHO unveils GI-AI4H, a global initiative to guide ethical, regulatory, and sustainable use of AI in healthcare, focusing on LMICs and inclusive governance

AI Tool Surpasses Radiologists in Diagnosing Pulmonary TB: Study April 14, 2025 ULTR-AI lung ultrasound tool surpasses WHO targets, diagnosing TB faster than experts with 93% sensitivity and 81% specificity in real-time.

CTIS Gains WHO Recognition as Primary Registry for Clinical Trials April 7, 2025 The World Health Organization designates the Clinical Trials Information System as the primary registry for clinical trial data, promoting transparency and global accessibility of research information.

Digital Doctors, Smart Systems: Transforming India’s HealthCare Force April 6, 2025 India's healthcare is undergoing a digital transformation powered by AI, big data, and telemedicine. Discover how workforce upskilling, government initiatives, and smart systems are shaping a future-ready, tech-savvy medical ecosystem.

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.

WHO Appoints Delft University’s Digital Ethics Center as AI Collaborating Center for Health Governance March 10, 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) announces a new Collaborating Centre focused on artificial intelligence for health governance, aiming to enhance AI-driven policies and healthcare decision-making worldwide.

SCTIMST Partners with WHO to Advance Global HealthTech February 20, 2025 The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to drive the development of health technology innovations aimed at ensuring equitable and affordable healthcare access.

Trump Transition Team Plans US Withdrawal from WHO in Second Term December 24, 2024 Experts reveal that Trump’s transition team is planning an immediate withdrawal from the World Health Organization, raising concerns about its impact on global health cooperation.

India Strengthens Collaboration with WHO for Global Public Health: MoS Patel October 17, 2024 India is boosting global collaboration to harmonize medical device and diagnostic regulations, said Union MoS for Health & Family Welfare, Anupriya Singh Patel.

India's Drug Regulatory Process 95% Digitised: Health Minister October 15, 2024 Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced 95% digitisation of India's drug regulatory processes, boosting transparency and efficiency in drug approvals and quality control.