By Chandan Singh | Page 3 News Worldwide | New Delhi
New Delhi: Delhi’s Health Minister, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, today inaugurated the Medical Innovation Centre (MIC) at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), marking a significant step forward in healthcare innovation. The Centre, the first of its kind in any government medical college in India, aims to address pressing healthcare challenges with digital health innovations and medical device design.
In his address, Dr. Singh emphasized that the MIC aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, contributing to the development of affordable healthcare solutions. He lauded the Centre for its potential to create breakthroughs in vaccines, diagnostics, and AI-driven medical solutions. The Minister highlighted the role of artificial intelligence and robotics in transforming healthcare, underscoring the Centre’s role in driving efficiency and accountability within Delhi’s healthcare system.
Dr. Singh also inaugurated the MedTechX event, running from 5 to 7 December, which focuses on the intersection of medical technology and innovation. In his speech, he stressed the need for MAMC’s doctors, professors, and students to rapidly expand the MIC’s scope, setting a benchmark for the entire country.
Dr. Singh expressed pride in the medical professionals at Delhi Government hospitals, calling them the best in India, and reiterated the government’s commitment to fulfilling the vision of a “Healthy Delhi, Empowered Delhi”, offering world-class healthcare services to all citizens.
The Medical Innovation Centre is expected to play a pivotal role in making Delhi the Health-Tech Capital of India, paving the way for future medical advancements and a robust healthcare infrastructure across the country.
