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.

The first cohort of the ILSS Digital Transformation for Social Impact Program just concluded with a panel on funding digital transformation and a pitch fest, where six NGOs were selected for extended mentoring. 2 new cohorts are already in the pipeline. The highlight was a compendium, DiTSI that was released as a technical guide for NGOs and their leadership looking to drive impact powered through technology. This toolbook contains digital tools and tech, directory of service providers, resources to articulate needs and further guidance on implementation and budgeting.

The Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) conference, hosted by the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) was held on November 21, 2024, in New Delhi. The event served as a platform for thought leaders and changemakers to discuss strategies for building a resilient and impactful social sector.

Rekha Koita, along with Amit Chandra and Mirik Gogri, were speakers at the plenary, titled, "Philanthropy as a Force for Social Change: Big Bets for the Future". It explored opportunities and challenges in using Big Bets in philanthropy to address important societal challenges and drive sustainable, scalable impact. This included the roles of various stakeholders such as philanthropists, NGOs and government, along with the role of digital technologies in inflecting the pace of societal change in India.

The Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), India's largest Diabetes Association, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) to enhance diabetes care quality across India. This collaboration aims to develop accreditation standards tailored for diabetes clinics, integrating RSSDI's clinical guidelines with NABH's accreditation expertise. NABH and RSSDI will also define digital standards for Diabetes clinics. The partnership seeks to standardize diabetes management practices, promote digital solutions, and support clinics in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care nationwide.

Koita Foundation hosted a Leadership Workshop for all our partner NGOs, featuring Suhel Bidani, Lead – Digital & AI at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Suhel shared invaluable insights on scaling programs through government partnerships, highlighting the importance of creating sustainable impact, building trust from the outset, and embedding programs into government systems for long-term success. Key takeaways included refining problems for community-driven change, aligning milestones with governmental priorities, and designing replicable frameworks. 35 participants attended the session.

India Development Review (IDR) has published an insightful article on how Madhi Foundation is employing technology to drive educational reform in Tamil Nadu’s public school system. The article explores how Madhi Foundation has integrated tech tools to improve foundational learning outcomes, enhance teacher training, and enable data-driven decision-making in collaboration with the state government.

Through tools like the Palli Paarvai, Ennum Ezhuthum, and Payarchi Paarvai apps, Madhi has enabled data-driven decision-making in the classroom, streamlined assessments, and improved teacher training. These tech platforms now support 65,000 teachers and impact over 1.5 million children, demonstrating the critical role of technology in driving systemic change.