Interviews

India’s mental health system faces a 90% treatment gap—driven by workforce shortages, urban–rural inequities, stigma, and policy challenges. Solutions require expanding the mental health workforce, integrating services into primary care, leveraging digital innovations, and sustained public education—so no one falls through the cracks. Dr. Jothi Neeraja, Founder, Maarga Mind Care discusses challenges and gaps faced […]

Backed by Antler, Accelerating Asia, and Goodwater Capital, Sova Health is India’s first precision wellness health tech company at the intersection of diagnostics, data, and advanced formulations. Founded in 2023, Sova has already analysed 35,000+ gut profiles, creating the country’s largest microbiome database. Tanveer Singh, Co-founder and CEO, Sova Health, talks about SovaX- Asia’s first […]

The first Finnish healthcare delegation to India unlocked exciting opportunities across diagnostics, digital health, and infection control, setting the stage for impactful collaborations and pilot projects. Senior Advisor Sonali Saigal Kapur from Business Finland sheds light on Finland’s healthcare delegation visit to India. 1. How did the delegation trip to India go? What were the […]

Dr. Anil Krishna, Chairmand & MD, Medicover Hospitals discusses IPO plans, strategic expansion in key Indian cities, and commitment to advancing patient care through technology and talent development The funds raised from the IPO will enable us to accelerate our growth strategy. Our primary goals are to expand hospital infrastructure in metro cities and Tier-2 […]

Artemis Hospital has inaugurated its cutting-edge Heart and Lung Transplant Centre in Gurugram, designed to provide comprehensive thoracic transplant and mechanical circulatory support services in North India. This advanced facility aims to deliver high-quality transplant care to patients from Gurgaon, NCR, and neighbouring states, eliminating the need to travel to southern India for such specialized […]

Physiotherapy in India has long grappled with challenges of patient adherence, therapist shortages, and limited access in non-metro regions. BeAble Health, through its gamified rehab solution ArmAble, is tackling these hurdles head-on by blending technology with culturally familiar, game-based therapy. In this conversation with Habib Ali, Co-Founder of BeAble Health, we explore how gamification is […]

Somerset Indus Capital Partners is set to close its third healthcare fund at over USD 250 million, doubling down on what it calls the “Capital for Change” philosophy. In an exclusive conversation with IndiaMedToday, Mayur Sirdesai, Partner at Somerset Indus, explains why the fund is targeting India’s vast “Missing Middle” population, how impact and profitability […]

Gene therapies are redefining oncology worldwide, with CAR T-cell therapy emerging as one of the most transformative approaches to tackling aggressive blood cancers. Traditionally associated with prohibitive costs and limited availability, CAR T-cell therapy is now gaining traction in India, supported by advances in local manufacturing, evolving policy frameworks, and a growing emphasis on affordability. […]

From AI-powered diagnostics and robotic surgery to cyber-secure data ecosystems and proactive patient engagement, healthcare in 2025 is entering an era where precision, prevention, and digital efficiency converge. Srinath Rao, Senior Vice President at CitiusTech, outlines five key trends redefining provider strategies—blending technological innovation with ethical, secure, and patient-centric care. A few decades back, the […]

As employers confront rising burnout, low engagement with preventive care, and generational divides in health behaviour, ekincare is leveraging AI, personalization, and integrated services to reshape corporate healthcare delivery in India. Kiran Kalakuntla, Co-founder and CEO, ekincare outlines how the company is transitioning organizations from transactional benefits to data-driven, continuous care—driving outcomes that align workforce […]