Empowering Maternal Health Through Technology

July 2024- India Development Review (IDR) has published an insightful article on the role of technology in the social sector, featuring Foundation for Mother and Child Health India (FMCH). The article highlights how tech adoption can significantly enhance the efforts of frontline workers and improve operational efficiency in maternal health and malnutrition programs.

Koita Foundation has supported FMCH on their tech journey, enabling field officers to collect data, provide health/nutrition counseling, and conduct regular follow-ups. Today, technology is a critical enabler in executing these functions.

This is the first article in a 5-part series supported by the Koita Foundation.

Rizwan Koita, Director of Koita Foundation Appointed as the NABH Chairperson

May 2024- Mr. Rizwan Koita, Director of Koita Foundation and co-founder of CitiusTech, has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). NABH is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI) that is responsible for setting benchmarks for quality, accreditating and certifying hospitals and other healthcare organisations, and covers over 20,000 hospitals across India.

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Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) Establishes A New Centre for Digital Diabetology with support from the Koita Foundation

April 2024- Koita Foundation partners with Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) to establish the Koita Centre for Digital Diabetology (KCDD). RSSDI has a network of over 11,500 doctors across 23 states in India. KCDD will support RSSDI and its members in defining their digital health roadmap, sharing best practices and driving key digital initiatives in diabetes management and research.

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Digital Health Master Class (DHMC) Launch by Koita Foundation, PWC & NATHEALTH

March 2024 - Koita Foundation, in collaboration with PWC and NATHEALTH, is rolling out the Digital Health Master Class (DHMC) for India's small and mid-sized hospitals. Aimed at promoting the adoption of Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR), DHMC offers a practical, 4-5 hour in-person workshop. It empowers hospital leaders with insights into operational efficiency, clinical care improvement, and the strategic planning necessary for budget-friendly technology integration. This initiative is a step towards accelerating digital health adoption across India's healthcare landscape, fostering growth and innovation in the sector.

Axis Bank extends support to the Tata Memorial Centre and the National Cancer Grid

March 2024- Axis Bank has contributed Rs. 100 crores towards enhancing research, innovation, and digital health adoption in oncology. The 5-years partnership envisions to revolutionize cancer care in India. This partnership will work towards enhancing access to cancer care, fund research programs, and build digital capabilities in oncology.

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