India HealthTech Insights: 20th November - 26th November' 2025
IndiaAI & WHO launch global call for AI in health systems
The selected submissions will form a comprehensive Casebook on AI Health Use Cases, which is slated to be launched at the India AI Impact Summit in 2026. This casebook is intended to serve as a vital reference for policymakers, researchers, and innovators, facilitating the replication and scaling of successful AI solutions across developing nations.
Additionally, under the “Safe and Trusted AI” pillar of the IndiaAI program, the government has selected five projects focused on improving the reliability and security of AI systems in India. These initiatives will enhance real-time deepfake detection, strengthen forensic tools, address bias in AI models, and develop evaluation mechanisms for generative AI. Together, these efforts reinforce India’s commitment to responsible and secure AI deployment in healthcare and beyond.
Read the original article at https://m.economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/indiaai-mission-who-to-spotlight-ai-applications-in-health-systems/articleshow/124664430.cmsABDM awareness session held at Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal
The session aimed to introduce students to ABDM’s objectives and the role of social work in advancing digital health initiatives at the community level. The program highlighted key topics such as the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), Scan and Share facility, and the broader Digital Health Ecosystem.
It was attended by undergraduate and PhD students from the Department of Social Work, who gained insights into how they can contribute to citizen awareness during their fieldwork. The ABDM team assured ongoing support to students for outreach activities promoting digital health awareness.
The event's emphasis was on community-focused outreach, demonstrating how digital tools can streamline access to healthcare services and supporting the broader ABDM commitment to building a digitally empowered health ecosystem in states like Arunachal Pradesh. On-the-spot ABHA IDs were also created for citizens and market vendors during the drive.
Read the original article at https://arunachal24.in/arunachal-ayushman-bharat-digital-mission-conducts-awareness-session-at-rajiv-gandhi-university/GIMS Greater Noida introduces ‘Scan & Pay’ module under ABDM
GIMS has become the first state-run medical institute in the country (outside of AIIMS facilities) to adopt the entire suite of ABDM modules, including e-prescriptions, scan and share, health record linkage, and now the digital payments system. The initiative was launched in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), utilizing the hospital's e-Sushrut software. By adopting Scan & Pay, GIMS is streamlining the patient journey, demonstrating the feasibility of integrating digital payment functionality directly into the ABDM ecosystem.
Read the original article at https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/noida-news/gims-greater-noida-introduces-scan-pay-module-101756236100436.htmlABDM seeks ₹2,000 crore boost to extend digital health reach
The National Health Authority (NHA), the implementing agency for ABDM, is seeking a substantial budget allocation of approximately ₹2,000 crore (about $240 million) to extend the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission until 2030. This proposal, referred to as ABDM 2.0, is currently under government review and aims to secure significant funding for the next phase of India's digital health infrastructure development.
The initial five-year term of ABDM, launched with a budget of ₹1,600 crore, is set to conclude, having established the foundational ecosystem. The requested extension and larger budget are necessary to complete the digital infrastructure backbone, significantly increase the onboarding of healthcare facilities and citizens with ABHA IDs, and strengthen capacity-building efforts across the country.
Experts believe this extension is a timely and critical step to achieve integrated, longitudinal patient data, which is fundamental to leveraging AI for improved diagnosis and patient-centric outcomes across India.
Read the original article at https://www.livemint.com/news/ayushman-bharat-digital-mission-seeks-for-massive-fund-boost-to-extend-digital-health-initiative-11756727706666.html
Our Opinion: We are now shifting gradually into a permanent national health data infrastructure from the initial 5-year pilot project of ABDM. However, smaller healthcare facilities are vital access points but lag significantly in adopting and utilizing digital health technologies. There is a critical need for robust education that covers not only how to use digital platforms but also why. Maximizing outreach and education to these smaller facilities will accelerate India's nationwide digital health transformation and create a resilient health system for all citizens.
Ministry of AYUSH to introduce AI in Ayurvedic education
The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) is set to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an elective subject into the Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) curricula for the Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM).
Key applications include AI-powered diagnosis to improve the accuracy of Ayurvedic treatments, data-driven personalized medicine for tailored treatments, and AI-assisted herbal research to explore and validate new formulations. The initiative aligns with global efforts to strengthen the scientific credibility and global acceptance of traditional medicine. By integrating AI, the Ministry intends to enhance research capabilities, improve treatment efficacy, and ultimately achieve the P5 medicine model: Personalized, Preventive, Predictive, Participatory, and Promotional Healthcare.
Read the original article at https://www.digitalhealthnews.com/ministry-of-ayush-to-introduce-ai-in-ayurvedic-education
Our Opinion: Ayurvedic diagnosis relies heavily on subjective, qualitative parameters (Prakriti, Dhatu, etc.). AI's success will depend entirely on successfully digitising and standardising this complex, unstructured traditional diagnostic data into a machine-readable format that is interoperable with the mainstream ABDM ecosystem. Integrating AI into Ayurvedic education is a bold step toward evidence-based traditional medicine, allowing ancient practices to achieve global scientific validation.
Nationwide rollout of U-WIN digital vaccination platform completed
The nationwide rollout of the U-WIN digital platform, designed for the digitalization of all vaccination services under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), has been completed. U-WIN, which replicates the success of the Co-WIN platform used during the pandemic, is intended to ensure the timely administration of life-saving vaccines to approximately 2.9 crore pregnant women and 2.6 crore infants (0-1 year) annually.
Key features of U-WIN include anytime, anywhere vaccination services, automated SMS alerts for registration and reminders, a mobile application for both citizens and vaccinators, and QR-based e-vaccination certificates. The platform also features an offline mode to ensure health workers in areas without internet connectivity can record vaccination services. U-WIN's successful implementation creates a unified, real-time electronic registry for immunizations, doing away with manual record-keeping and facilitating the creation of ABHA IDs for beneficiaries.
Read the original article at https://www.business-standard.com/health/rollout-of-u-win-for-digitalisation-of-vaccination-services-completed-govt-124112900971_1.html
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