YouTube Unveils Health Source Information Panels for Healthcare Information in India

These features are initially available to well-known institutions like AIIMS, Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare, and NIMHANS but are now being extended to include individual healthcare professionals.

One of YouTube’s significant updates includes the introduction of "Health Source Information Panels," which will appear beneath videos to indicate that the content comes from verified healthcare professionals or institutions.

Additionally, "Health Content Shelves" will highlight videos from accredited sources when users search for health-related topics.

These features are initially available to well-known institutions like AIIMS, Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare, and NIMHANS but are now being extended to include individual healthcare professionals.

Registered doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals can apply to have their channels verified for these features.

Applicants must hold a valid healthcare license, adhere to global best practices for health information sharing, and maintain a channel in good standing on YouTube.

Once approved, their content will gain enhanced visibility through health panels and content shelves.

To address India’s linguistic diversity, YouTube is expanding health content coverage to include over 140 medical conditions across multiple languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayalam, Punjabi, and English.

The platform has also introduced a multi-language audio feature, enabling users to switch between languages for a more inclusive experience.

YouTube is transforming healthcare communication in India with initiatives designed to make high-quality, evidence-based health information more accessible to its diverse population.

By collaborating with registered healthcare professionals and promoting content in Indic languages, the platform aims to bridge information gaps and empower millions with reliable medical guidance.

In 2023 alone, over six million health-related videos were uploaded on YouTube in India, amassing an impressive 75 billion views.

Building on its pivotal role in healthcare journeys, YouTube is now introducing new features to ensure that viewers can easily access authoritative and credible health content.

YouTube has partnered with prominent healthcare organizations, including AIIMS, Apollo Hospitals, Manipal Hospitals, Medanta Hospital, and Narayana Health, to create authoritative content addressing physical and mental health concerns.

These partnerships ensure the delivery of trusted medical information to communities at scale.

Through these initiatives, YouTube continues to prioritize information quality and equity, empowering individuals across India with the tools they need to make informed healthcare decisions.

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