At AICOG 2026, Koita Foundation supported a dedicated Digital Health Session hosted by FOGSI through the FOGSI-Koita Centre for Digital Maternal and Child Health (KCDM).

A key highlight was the launch of the Blueprint for Digital Transformation in Maternal Health by Dr Mona Duggal. The Blueprint presents a practical, clinician-focused approach to adopting digital health in maternal care, drawing from global best practices and insights from India’s private care ecosystem.

The expert panel included Dr Amit Arun Shah, Dr Mona Duggal, and Mr Riwan Koita, and was moderated by Dr Bhaskar Pal, President FOGSI. The discussion focused on translating standards into practice, setting priorities for digital maternal care, and supporting clinicians through responsible adoption.

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Koita Foundation signed an MoU with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to support the wider adoption of Digital Health in India. IMA represents over 3,67,000 doctors nationwide, and this partnership marks an important step towards strengthening digital literacy among medical professionals through DHFC.

The MOU was signed in the presence of Koita Foundation's COO, Ms. Goel and the IMA leadership, lead by Dr. Dilip Bhanushali.

Koita Foundation participated in the 31st Biennial SNAI National Conference, engaging over 3,000 nursing students and faculty on DHFC-N through booth interactions, conference kits, and video screenings. The team registered 508 TNAI & SNAI members for the DHFC-N course, strengthening nationwide adoption of digital health skills among nurses. Discussions with SNAI state leaders highlighted strong interest in digital capacity-building, guiding more structured outreach in the coming months.
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FOGSI and Koita Foundation have partnered to establish the FOGSI-KDMC to advance the adoption of digital technologies in maternal and child health. The Centre will support over 45,000 OB-GYNs across India in integrating digital tools into clinical practice, improving access, quality, and affordability of care.

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Koita Foundation has launched the Tech Awards 2025, focused on advancing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for social impact in India. Held in collaboration with India Development Review (IDR) and India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS), the awards recognise NGOs leveraging AI to address challenges in education, healthcare, livelihoods, gender, and inclusion. The initiative aims to highlight practical innovation and strengthen the growing AI-in-social-sector ecosystem.

The EMR Leadership Conclave was hosted in Delhi, bringing together CEOs and CXOs from across the EMR ecosystem. Supported by NABH, NATHEALTH, and BCG, the conclave created a platform for open dialogue and collective action, where leaders shared perspectives on adoption, interoperability, and ways to strengthen the digital health ecosystem.

 RUHS and Koita Foundation sign MoU to launch the Digital Health Foundation Course (DHFC) for medical students and healthcare professionals.

The signing took place at RUHS, Jaipur, in the presence of Shri Gajendra Singh, Hon'ble Health Minister, Shri Amrish Kumar, Secretary, Medical Education and Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Yeole.

The initiative will reach students and faculty across over 600 RUHS-affiliated colleges and over 39000 students and is also open to learners nationwide. Participants will receive 2 credit points and a certificate on completion.

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2025 has been off to a great start. We launched DHFC-N with MUHS and TNAI, scaled DHFC different platforms, and supported NABH's first set of certified HIS/EMR systems. RSSDI-KCDD rolled out the Diabetes Digital Health Grant and are creating new standards for diabetes care. In cancer care, NCG-KCDO signed an MoU with IndiaAI (MeiTY), expanded EMR adoption through LEAP, and was featured in the WHO Bulletin. On the NGO front, we launched KCDT with ILSS and supported digital initiatives with Paani Foundation, Antara Foundation, and KSWA.

CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated MUHS' CHAKRA Centre of Excellence. A key focus area is Digital Health, under which MUHS has launched a Certificate Course in Digital Health (CCDH) for doctors, starting August 2025. Furthering the NEP 2020 goals, the course curriculum is co-developed with IIT Bombay faculty and Koita Foundation, CCDH covers EMRs, AI/ML, telemedicine, data privacy, and hands-on digital tools. The course will be offered to 50,000+ undergraduate medical students across 400 medical colleges of Maharashtra and 235 nursing colleges.

 In this leadership webinar, two NGOs, Rocket Learning and i-Saksham, had a showcase of their use of AI tools on mobile and web applications enabling them to work more efficiently and scale their programs with improved outcomes. Co-founders Azeez Gupta and Vishal Sunil and, Chief of Staff, Anish Jinal from Rocket Learning spoke about their use of AI powered chat bots and AI powered web applications to enhance efficiency of their own team, driving behaviour change through backend AI and personalised learning through use of front end AI tools. Aditya Tyagi, co-founder, i-Saksham explained how they have used AI has helped his team scale their work and spend more time engaging with people rather than doing effort intensive paperwork. 70+ plus participants from 30 NGOs attended the session.

IDR highlights Vipla Foundation's use of the Umang app across Mumbai's community and BMC-run Balwadis. The app helps track attendance, monitor child development, and support teachers through real-time data and structured mentoring. By reducing absenteeism and improving classroom outcomes, Umang shows how accessible, user-friendly technology can transform early education in low-resource settings through stronger feedback loops and better-informed interventions.

Koita Foundation and ILSS signed an MOU to launch the Koita Centre for Digital Transformation (KCDT). It will drive digital adoption in India’s social sector. KCDT will provide SSOs with training, expert guidance, and technology resources through the Digital Transformation for Social Impact (DTSI) Program and Digital Toolbook for Social Impact (DiTSI). It will create a collaborative ecosystem to support SSOs in their digital journey.

Forbes India awarded the 2025 Forbes India Leadership Award for Grassroots Philanthropists to Rekha and Rizwan Koita. The award recognizes individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing social challenges in healthcare, education, and development initiatives through sustainable change. We are grateful for this award and thank all our partners and collaborators who play such a critical role in driving all our initiatives.

India Development Review (IDR) has published an anecdotal article of a day in the life a teacher coach that works with CEQUE. It follows Ketan’s workday emphasising how technology is enabling him to do his job the best he can. The article is a first-hand account by Ketan talking about how the Seekhe Sikhaye application has helped him be more efficient at his role. The app digitizes coaching efforts by tracking teacher progress, scheduling classroom visits, and providing structured feedback. The app also includes video resources that demonstrate best teaching practices, helping teachers refine their skills beyond in-person coaching. By ensuring data-driven decision-making, the app allows district managers and coaches to monitor progress, optimize teacher visits, and provide real-time support.

The CEQUE teacher coaching model is transforming the professional development landscape for government school teachers by combining technology with personalized mentorship. It not only empowers teachers with better pedagogical tools but also enhances their confidence and motivation, ultimately improving learning outcomes for students in underserved communities.

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2024 was an action-packed year at Koita Foundation, driving tech transformation for NGOs and advancing Digital Health. We launched the ILSS Digital Transformation Program, new NGO apps, and saw FMCH & Madhi featured in IDR. On Digital Health, we achieved India’s first 100 NABH-accredited hospitals under Digital Health Standards, established the RSSDI-KCDD, launched HIS/EMR Standards with NABH, signed MOU to implement NCG empanelled EMRs in NCG hospitals and expanded academic programs with KCDH.