Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, and Inequalities: A Public Health Perspective

Public health faces major challenges—measuring complex risk factors, delivering core functions, managing vast populations with limited resources, and bridging the persistent gap between primary care and public health systems worldwide.

India’s Silent Health Crisis: Tackling the Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases now cause 2/3 of deaths in India, striking people in their peak years and costing trillions. Ahead of its 25th anniversary, CCDC highlights urgent action on NCDs—through policy, innovation & public participation—to secure a healthier India by 2047.

Illicit Tobacco – A Threat to Health, Revenue, and Security

Illicit tobacco products put lives at risk: studies show illicit cigarettes contain far higher levels of tar and carbon monoxide. Beyond lost taxes, this trade fuels addiction and disease. Stronger enforcement and awareness are critical health priorities.

The New Face of Wellness: Cosmetic Surgery is Redefining Confidence in India

India has entered the global top 5 cosmetic surgery markets. Driven by social media, wellness, & medical tourism, the focus is shifting beyond vanity—to safety, function & empowerment.

Redefining Knee Replacement: A Journey from Hand Saws to Artificial Intelligence

Implants that once lasted 15 years now endure decades. With robotics and AI, outcomes are better than ever—but satisfaction still rests on clear counselling, early intervention, and realistic patient goals.

Beyond Compliance: Will Cosmetic Rules 2025 Make India a Global Beauty Hub

The Cosmetic Rules Amendment 2025 brings India closer to global norms with digital records, export-friendly labeling, stricter penalties, and central labs. Yet gaps in BIS standards, fragmented enforcement, and brand education remain hurdles to becoming a true global hub.

The Dental Divide: Can Innovation and Awareness Transform Oral Health?

Preventive dental care in India is often neglected due to low awareness, myths, and rising cosmetic trends. With innovations like AI, 3D scanners, and teledentistry, there’s growing potential to make oral healthcare more accessible, ethical, and future-ready.

SGT University Launches Medical Cobotics Centre to Drive India’s MedTech Innovation

India’s R&D is moving towards an innovation-driven ecosystem powered by AI & MedTech. SGT University’s Medical Cobotics Centre, in collaboration with IIT Delhi’s IHFC, is set to be a hub for robotics, digital health & affordable indigenous healthcare innovations.

From Stigma to Science: How IVF Is Redefining Parenthood in Indi​a

India’s IVF sector is booming, projected to reach USD 4.9B by 2034 with cycles set to double by 2030. R&D in AI, imaging, and digital traceability is boosting outcomes, but high costs, limited CME, and stigma remain. Expanding access and tech adoption offer major growth.

Why AI Still Falls Short in Solving Healthcare’s Hardest Problems

Despite massive AI progress, healthcare adoption remains shallow. With clinician shortages, rising costs, and limited access, AI must go beyond generic models—delivering precision, reasoning, and affordability to truly transform patient care worldwide.

Rewriting Migraine: From Misunderstanding to Medical Breakthroughs

Migraine, a leading cause of disability, is often underestimated. Groundbreaking CGRP therapies are transforming care—offering improved quality of life, reduced work loss, and renewed hope, especially in countries like India.

From AI to Robotics: The Next Frontier in Neuro-Interventional Radiology

Neuro-interventional radiology is evolving with AI, robotics, and advanced imaging—delivering faster diagnosis, safer procedures, and remote treatment options, as India faces rising young stroke cases, rural access gaps, and a gradual fall in costs.

Radiology data isn’t just for doctors—it’s a CEO’s best dashboard

Radiology powers 80% of medical decisions yet remains under-strategized. Delays, errors & shortages silently cripple care & revenue. With AI-driven workflows, radiology can shift from cost center to growth engine—delivering faster diagnoses, safer care & higher profits.

AI-Ready Healthcare: Responsible Adoption, Infrastructure & Patient Impact

AI and GenAI are reshaping APAC healthcare with faster diagnostics, predictive care, and streamlined workflows. Despite challenges in data, regulation, and talent, strong governance and AI-ready infrastructure promise better patient outcomes across the region.

Time to Shape India’s Digital Health Through Health and Policy Literacy

India’s digital health is shifting from rapid growth to profitability, driven by AI, patient education, and integrated insurance literacy. Key focus areas include combating misinformation, using localized content, leveraging grassroots trust, and enabling informed health decisions.