BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
ICMR Study Finds Drones Effective for Safe Blood Transport in Remote Areas July 1, 2025 ICMR’s latest study finds drones maintain blood integrity during transport, reducing delivery time in difficult terrains and offering a viable healthcare solution.
ICMR Deploys Mobile BSL-3 Labs to Strengthen Rapid Virus Detection June 26, 2025 ICMR is adding two more mobile BSL-3 labs to boost rapid virus detection, after the success of RAMBAAN, India’s first indigenous mobile lab built under the PM-Ayushman Bharat scheme to tackle viruses like Nipah and Zika.
ICMR Partners with JIPMER for Nationwide Assistive Technology Access Survey May 12, 2025 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has initiated a nationwide survey titled “Assessment of Unmet Needs and Access to Assistive Technologies among the General Population through Digital rATA Tool – A Cross-Sectional Study in India.”
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.
ICMR Unveils 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra' to Boost Biomedical Innovations March 10, 2025 Union Health Minister JP Nadda launches ICMR's 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra' to aid patent filings and technology transfer in biomedical research.
Health Research Department Gets INR 531 Cr Boost in Union Budget February 16, 2025 The Union Health Ministry’s Department of Health Research has received an INR 531 Cr enhancement fund in the Union Budget to invest in AI in healthcare, new therapies, and research initiatives over five years.
ICMR & Amity University Develop AI-Powered ‘Fertility Predictor’ December 24, 2024 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) introduces an AI-powered tool to predict IVF outcomes in men, offering hope for better treatment planning and success rates in infertility cases.
India's 1st Diabetes Biobank Unveiled at Chennai December 16, 2024 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inaugurates India’s first diabetes biobank in Chennai, aiming to support cutting-edge research and develop effective strategies to combat diabetes.
ICMR Partners with Molbio Diagnostics to Launch Multiplex RT-PCR Assay for Enteric Viruses December 3, 2024 ICMR has partnered with Molbio Diagnostics to license an innovative RT-PCR kit, ensuring accurate detection of multiple enteric viruses.
ICMR Invites Proposals for Clinical Evaluation of Medical Device Innovations November 22, 2024 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued an open call for proposals under its Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) scheme.
Jammu Data from ICMR-India Diabetes ‘INDIAB’ Study Released by Dr Jitendra Singh October 22, 2024 On October 20, 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, a diabetes specialist, unveiled the Jammu-specific findings of the ICMR-India Diabetes ‘INDIAB’ study. This survey assessed the prevalence of diabetes in the region, including Jammu and Kashmir.
India to Face Surge in Cancer Cases by 2045: Warns ICMR October 16, 2024 The ICMR projects a significant rise in cancer cases in India by 2045, with oral and breast cancers expected to lead. The study urges action to improve healthcare systems and reduce risk factors.
