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India Prepared for AI-Led Healthcare Transformation

The Uttar Pradesh government is organising a regional workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare ahead of the upcoming Global AI Summit in February 2026. The initiative, supported by the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology alongside state health and medical education departments, will explore AI-enabled diagnostics, telemedicine scaling, and digital governanceto improve service delivery and transparency. Experts from leading institutions and innovation partners will work on scalable solutions for underserved areas.

News Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/regional-workshop-to-focus-on-ai-in-healthcare-in-state/articleshow/125920643.cms

Healthcare Capacity Expands in Kolkata’s New Town 

Private healthcare providers are rapidly scaling up infrastructure in New Town, Kolkata. The Neotia Bhagirathi Woman and Child Care Centrehas inaugurated a 220-bed paediatric clinic with critical care specialities, while major hospital groups like Narayana, Belle Vue, and Woodlands are planning new multispecialty facilities — including oncology, transplant services, and large neuroscience centres — expected to be operational between 2026 and 2028.

News Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/nt-healthcare-gets-a-boost-with-hospital-starting-child-care-facility-others-to-follow/articleshow/125918905.cms

UK Hospitals Struggle Amid “Super Flu” Surge 

Europe is facing a significant public-health challenge as a mutated influenza straindrives a sharp rise in hospitalisations. UK hospitals are seeing record increases in flu admissions, prompting reinstatement of mask guidance and urgent vaccination recommendations. The crisis is compounded by looming strikes from resident doctors, threatening further strain on the health system.

News Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/uk-hospitals-facing-worst-case-scenario-super-flu-doctors-warn-2025-12-11/

India’s Employee Medical Costs Continue to Rise 

A new report shows that India’s employee medical plan costs are expected to rise by 11.5% in 2026, above the global average, though slower than last year’s growth. The trend highlights ongoing inflationary pressure in healthcare benefits and the need for employers to adapt budgeting and benefits strategies as chronic diseases continue to drive costs.

News Source: https://ianslive.in/india-to-outpace-global-average-with-2026-medical-trend-at-115-pc-report–20251211115340

IIT Guwahati hosts first care conference on data science and AI to shape responsible AI development in India.

IIT Guwahati recently hosted the inaugural CARE Conference on Data Science and AI, focusing on ethical and inclusive AI development in India. The discussions will feed into the nation’s AI Vision Document, aiming to guide future innovation with emphasis on responsibility, sustainability, and broad societal impact.

News Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/iit-guwahati-hosts-first-care-conference-on-data-science-and-ai-to-shape-responsible-ai-development-in-india/articleshow/125924289.cms

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