Health Tech Seminar Encourages Young Innovators to Transform Healthcare Delivery

Sunil Sonkar
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Health Tech Seminar Encourages Young Innovators to Transform Healthcare Delivery

The recent Health Tech Startup Seminar organized by the Directorate of Industries, ANIIMS and local startups showcased promising potential of health tech innovation to transform healthcare delivery in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The event witnessed gathering of students, healthcare professionals and budding entrepreneurs in good number.

The seminar was led by Mr. Abhishek Bhukal, the Director of Industries. It was a health event and a call to action too. Lifestyle-related diseases and poor dietary habits are growing and it is clear that healthcare innovation needs to go beyond traditional practices. The solutions for better health outcomes lie in merging technology with understanding of local healthcare challenges. Mr. Ajit Anand, Deputy Director of Industries, stated that it is the age of startups.

The seminar was about theoretical discussions, but also featured practical as well as forward-thinking solutions. The session of Dr. Amrita Burma on nutrition highlighted prevention through diet. Her insights into the direct impact of dietary habits on health remind us that healthcare should be proactive. Startups like M/s Aquatropics Pvt. Ltd. showcased innovative “Sea Diet” concept of marine-based nutrition into everyday meals.

However, the real takeaway was the need for collaboration. The success of health tech sector hinges on partnerships between startups, healthcare institutions and government bodies. It is encouraging to witness that such platforms are emerging with opportunities for meaningful networking. The innovative startups should be nurtured and supported. It is to be ensured that they have the resources to develop scalable solutions.

The health tech revolution is inevitable, but its success depends on sustained support for these ideas. The event is a first step to ensure the rise of startups that can transform healthcare in the region.

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