BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
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.
ICMR-NIV Develops Affordable Rapid Monkeypox Test Kit for Faster Detection October 14, 2024 ICMR-NIV has developed a rapid test kit for monkeypox, reducing costs and turnaround times, set to revolutionize detection.
Health Ministry Issues Guidelines to Reduce Capital Costs & Manufacturer Dependency September 11, 2024 These directives follow recommendations from a committee formed in April to review and improve the procurement and maintenance of medical equipment.
ICMR Develops Affordable CRISPR-Based TB Detection Tool August 27, 2024 The test is priced at INR 35 per sample and developed by ICMR's regional center in Dibrugarh, Assam, as the 'CRISPR Cas12a-based TB detection system'.
ICMR Launches Project to Advance Emergency Care Systems August 9, 2024 This project, officially launched in Puri, focuses on improving the immediate treatment of critical conditions such as heart attacks and brain strokes.
Health Ministry Urges States to Implement 157 Standard Treatment Workflows August 1, 2024 The ICMR developed these Standard Treatment Workflows in collaboration with the NHA and the WHO's India Country Office.
