Gujarat

Gujarat Digitally Enrols 4.77 Cr Citizens Under Ayushman Bharat Health Mission April 30, 2025 Gujarat has achieved a major milestone under Prime Minister Narendra Modi'sModi's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), registering over 4.77 Cr citizens, 70% of its population, for digital health IDs through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA).

Gujarat CM Bats for AI Integration in Healthcare, Inaugurates Robotic Surgery Centre in Ahmedabad April 15, 2025 Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasizes the need to incorporate artificial intelligence into Gujarat's healthcare sector, highlighting initiatives like AI-based ICUs and the AI Center of Excellence at GIFT City to enhance medical services.

Gujarat Introduces Drone Blood Delivery Service to Enhance Emergency Medical Response March 13, 2025 In a groundbreaking initiative, Indu Blood Bank from Vadodara has partnered with Polycab India Limited to launch a free blood delivery service using drones. This program aims to provide urgent medical aid in remote and underserved areas within a 35 km radius, including Halol, Ghoghamba, and Bodeli.

Gujarat Mandates Audio-Video Consent for High-Risk Procedures Following Angioplasty Deaths December 2, 2024 Following two deaths at Khyati Hospital, Gujarat mandates audio-video consent from patients' kin for procedures under PM-JAY & MA schemes to ensure transparency.

Gujarat to Set Up INR 250 Cr Medical Device Park in Rajkot June 25, 2024 The Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) is spearheading the development of the medical device park.

UP Ranks 1st with MP, Maha Trailing in Ayushman Card Registrations March 26, 2024 Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra trail Uttar Pradesh, securing the second and third positions, respectively, followed by Gujarat.

Gujarat Pioneers Online Licencing for Allopathic Medicines through FDCA-mDMLA Mobile App December 27, 2023 The mobile app encompasses a total of 24 categories, covering key licence-related functions such as online Extended Licencing Node (XLN), drug manufacturing licence application (DMLA), iDMLA, COSMLA, AYUMLA, and CERTIFICATE.

Gujarat Racks Up INR 1,770 Cr Investments with 8 Pharma Giants Signing MoUs December 4, 2023 In addition to the pharmaceutical sector, Gujarat is garnering attention from Japan’s MedTech companies and America's Proctor & Gamble for substantial investments, contributing to the state's diverse global appeal.

Meril Life Sciences Joins Hands with Japan Lifeline to Promote Heart Valve December 1, 2023 The cardiovascular solution features a wide range of sizes to fit a broader patient population as compared to legacy technology. It also has a unique octagonal cell structure that improves accuracy of placement.

Gujarat Inks Series of Investment MoUs worth INR 1,770 Cr in MedTech, Other Sectors November 7, 2023 MoUs were signed for a proposed investment of INR 1770 Cr in pharma, medical devices, biological manufacturing, medicines, injections, tablets, capsules, and bulk drug production.