Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, and the Navi Mumbai Obstetric & Gynaecological Society (NMOGS) organised an Emergency Obstetric Care Workshop on 30 October 2026. Led by Dr. Bindhu K.S., Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, the workshop focused on recognising and managing critical maternal emergencies.  The workshop featured hands-on, simulation-based training conducted by the Apollo Simulation Team, Chennai. It covered four major obstetric emergencies: postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, maternal collapse and shoulder dystocia. Participants worked through simulated clinical scenarios designed to strengthen early recognition, clinical decision-making, communication and coordinated emergency response.  Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding following childbirth, while eclampsia involves seizures occurring in association with pre-eclampsia. Maternal collapse requires immediate resuscitation and assessment to identify and manage potentially life-threatening causes. Shoulder dystocia occurs when the baby’s shoulders do not deliver after the head and requires prompt, coordinated clinical manoeuvres.  Simulation-based training allows healthcare professionals to practise the management of uncommon but potentially life-threatening emergencies in a controlled environment without placing patients at risk. It can also help teams identify gaps in communication, role allocation and emergency processes.  Through the workshop, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, and NMOGS highlighted the importance of preparedness, established clinical protocols and multidisciplinary teamwork in responding to obstetric emergencies.

Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati, in association with the Indo-Korean Endospine Society, the Neurosurgical Association of North East India (NANEI) and Pragjyotishpur Medical College & Hospital, organised the first Northeast Endospine Conclave from 29 to 31 October 2026 in Guwahati.  The conclave was led by Dr. Lav Kush Pandey, Organising President, and Dr. Shameem Ahmed, Senior Neurosurgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Guwahati, and Organising Secretary. The three-day programme brought together spine surgeons and other medical professionals from India and overseas, including specialists from Australia and Kenya, for discussions and training in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.  The programme included scientific sessions, surgical workshops, live surgical demonstrations and hands-on cadaveric training. Sessions covered surgical approaches, instrumentation, operative techniques and the clinical application of endoscopic procedures.  Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses a specialised camera and surgical instruments to access and treat selected spinal conditions through small incisions. It may be considered for certain patients depending on the underlying condition, spinal anatomy, procedural requirements and clinical assessment. It is not appropriate for every spinal disorder or patient.  The conclave provided a platform for specialists to exchange clinical knowledge and develop technical skills in endoscopic spine surgery. It also highlighted the role of professional collaboration and structured training in strengthening specialised spine care in Northeast India.  The clinical use of endoscopic techniques requires appropriate patient selection, surgeon training and experience, suitable infrastructure and careful consideration of the available evidence for the specific condition and procedure. 

Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly, Kerala, has announced that it has received a five-star rating under the Global Hospital Rating program developed by Statista in partnership with Newsweek.   The program assesses participating hospitals across five dimensions: provision of care, timeliness of care, patient experience and safety, information technology and healthcare technology, and employer attractiveness. Hospitals submit institutional data through a detailed survey, which is evaluated and validated by Statista before an overall rating of one to five stars is assigned.  The Global Hospital Rating provides an individual assessment of each participating hospital against the program’s criteria. It is not a ranking or direct comparison between participating hospitals and is separate from the Newsweek–Statista World’s Best Hospitals ranking.  The five-star rating reflects Apollo Adlux Hospital’s performance against the program’s assessment framework and recognises the contributions of its clinical, nursing, administrative and support teams to hospital operations, patient safety and healthcare delivery.  Institutional ratings provide one reference point for assessing hospital systems and practices. They do not guarantee a particular clinical outcome or individual patient experience, which can vary according to the patient’s condition, treatment requirements and other clinical factors. 

Apollo Women’s Hospitals and Apollo Children’s Hospitals have received honours at the CII Tamil Nadu MedClave 2026, held on 24 October 2026 in Chennai. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, the sixth edition of the event focused on the theme "Intelligent Healthcare: From Innovation to Implementation".   Apollo Women’s Hospitals was recognised in the "Obstetrics and Gynaecology" category, acknowledging its work across women’s reproductive health, maternity services and pregnancy and childbirth care.  Apollo Children’s Hospitals received an honour in the "Multispecialty Hospitals with Fewer Than 100 Beds" category. The category recognises hospitals providing coordinated care across multiple medical and surgical specialties within the specified bed-capacity segment.  The two honours recognise the respective roles of Apollo Women’s Hospitals and Apollo Children’s Hospitals in providing specialised women’s and paediatric healthcare. They also reflect the contribution of multidisciplinary clinical and support teams involved in delivering care across the two institutions. 

Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, delivered a keynote address at the Garmin Health Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on 29 October 2026. Titled From Hospitals to Everywhere: Reimagining Care with AI and Technology, the address examined how artificial intelligence, wearable devices and digital health records could support preventive healthcare and the earlier identification of health risks.    Dr. Reddy highlighted the need to look beyond the information captured during occasional hospital visits. She discussed how data from wearable devices, when appropriately integrated with patients’ medical records, could help clinicians review changes in health between consultations and make more informed decisions within the broader clinical context.  She also highlighted Apollo Hospitals’ personal health record system, which enables patients to access medical information, use teleconsultation services and maintain records of previous consultations. Integrating relevant wearable data with these records could provide clinicians with additional information on health trends and support continuity of care.  During the summit, Dr. Reddy discussed an ongoing rural pilot involving 100 Garmin smartwatches in Aragonda, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. The initiative is evaluating the usefulness and affordability of wearable health-monitoring devices in rural communities, including their potential role in monitoring health indicators among people with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.  The pilot builds on a collaboration between Garmin India and Apollo HealthAxis, a subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals. The collaboration includes integrating Garmin health data with Apollo’s digital health programmes and studying whether continuous health tracking can support chronic disease management and preventive care in underserved communities.  Affordability, connectivity and local relevance were also key themes of the address. Dr. Reddy highlighted the importance of developing technologies and algorithms suited to Indian populations and healthcare needs. She also discussed approaches such as shared monitoring devices for communities where individual ownership may not be affordable.   Addressing the future role of AI in healthcare, Dr. Reddy emphasised that technology should complement clinical expertise and judgement. She also drew attention to the healthcare needs of India’s ageing population, including the importance of identifying changes in muscle strength and mobility associated with conditions such as sarcopenia.

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, has inaugurated the Centre for Memory Care and Healthy Ageing, bringing together expertise from Neurology, Neuropsychiatry and Geriatrics to assess and manage memory, thinking and behavioural concerns across age groups.   The centre was inaugurated in the presence of Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, CEO, Apollo Hospitals Chennai Region. Its multidisciplinary team includes Dr. Srikanth Srinivasan, Neurologist, and Dr. S. Manicka Saravanan, Geriatric Medicine Specialist, supported by specialists involved in cognitive and neuropsychiatric assessment.  Services include detailed clinical, cognitive and behavioural evaluation, personalised treatment planning, dementia risk assessment and caregiver support. Where clinically indicated, evaluation may also include neuropsychological testing, structural or functional brain imaging, blood or cerebrospinal-fluid biomarker testing, and genetic or immune-related investigations.  Memory difficulties do not always indicate dementia. They may be associated with neurological disorders, mental health conditions, sleep problems, medication effects, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic disorders or other potentially treatable causes. A structured clinical assessment can help identify the likely cause and determine whether further investigation is required.  For individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, care may involve medication, management of associated health conditions, cognitive and functional support, risk-reduction measures and guidance for family caregivers. The approach depends on the diagnosis, severity of symptoms, functional needs and personal circumstances.  By coordinating assessment across specialties, the centre aims to support earlier identification of underlying conditions and more individualised care. Caregiver education and support form an important part of ongoing management, particularly when cognitive changes affect daily functioning and independence. 

Apollo Hospitals, Aragonda, has completed 1,000 total knee replacement surgeries, marking a milestone in the delivery of specialised orthopedic care in rural Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2000 by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, the 50-bed hospital has treated more than 1.67 lakh patients and performed over 12,000 surgeries across specialties. The knee replacement program is supported by an orthopedic team that includes Dr. Madan Mohan Reddy, Dr. Vijay Kishore Kondreddy and Dr. Kunal Patel. The program reached 100 procedures in 2019, 500 in 2022 and 1,000 in 2026. The hospital has also reported completing 19 knee replacement surgeries in a single day.Total knee replacement involves removing damaged surfaces of the knee joint and replacing them with artificial components. It may be considered for patients with advanced joint disease who continue to experience significant pain and limitations in movement despite appropriate non-surgical treatment. Suitability is determined through individual assessment of the patient’s health, symptoms, joint damage and treatment goals.Dr. Prathap C. Reddy highlighted the importance of making healthcare services more accessible to rural communities. He also emphasised preventive healthcare and early identification of health risks as important components of improving community health.Apollo Hospitals Aragonda is associated with Apollo Foundation’s Total Health initiative, launched in 2013. The program combines healthcare and preventive services with interventions addressing nutrition, education, safe drinking water, skill development and livelihoods. Its healthcare activities include primary care, diagnostics, telemedicine, mobile medical services and cancer screening.The milestone reflects the hospital’s growing experience in providing knee replacement surgery in a rural healthcare setting. Surgical volumes indicate the scale of services delivered, while individual outcomes depend on factors including patient selection, surgical care, rehabilitation and follow-up.

Apollo Hospitals, Financial District, Hyderabad, has launched the Apollo Stroke Command Centre to support the rapid assessment and treatment of people with suspected stroke. The centre brings together AI-enabled diagnostic tools, specialist expertise and coordinated clinical workflows to assist time-sensitive treatment decisions. AI-enabled tools can support clinicians by analysing brain scans and flagging findings that may require urgent review. These findings are interpreted by the treating team alongside the patient’s symptoms, medical history, neurological examination and other clinical information. The technology supports clinical decision-making and does not diagnose or determine treatment independently. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. Treatment depends on whether the stroke is ischemic or hemorrhagic, the time at which symptoms began, or the patient was last known to be well, imaging findings and individual clinical factors. Rapid assessment is important because some treatments are effective only within defined time windows.The Stroke Command Centre is intended to strengthen coordination across emergency assessment, brain imaging and specialist review. Its introduction reflects the growing use of digitally connected systems in stroke care, where technology may help clinical teams review information and coordinate treatment more efficiently. Individual outcomes following stroke vary according to factors including the type and severity of the stroke, time to treatment, underlying health and access to rehabilitation.

Apollo TeleHealth’s Keonjhar Digital Dispensary Project has received the Excellence in Patient Care & Service Delivery award at the FICCI Healthcare Excellence Awards 2026. The award was presented during FICCI HEAL 2026, held on 27 and 28 October at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi. Apollo TeleHealth is the digital healthcare unit of Apollo Hospitals, delivering technology-enabled services such as teleconsultations, diagnostics and remote healthcare support. Its Keonjhar initiative was launched in 2023 in partnership with the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer, Keonjhar, with support from the District Mineral Foundation, Keonjhar.The project operates through a network of 66 digital dispensaries serving remote tribal, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group and mining communities across Keonjhar district in Odisha. It integrates teleconsultations, diagnostic services, pharmacy support and referrals within the public health system.The initiative has completed more than one million teleconsultations and digital prescriptions. According to the program data, it serves over 30,000 patients each month and has supported more than 2,00,000 diagnostic tests and 20,000 referrals for specialised care.By bringing primary healthcare services closer to communities, the model aims to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for consultations, investigations and medicines. Telehealth can also support follow-up and access to specialist advice, while patients requiring physical examination, emergency treatment or procedures must be referred for appropriate in-person care.The recognition highlights how digital technology, on-ground healthcare teams and public-sector collaboration can complement existing health services in difficult-to-reach areas. The effectiveness of such models depends on appropriate clinical assessment, reliable infrastructure, referral pathways and coordination with healthcare facilities.

Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, has performed what it describes as India’s first surgery using the da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system. Introduced at the hospital in October 2026, the next-generation platform is being used across cardiac surgery, surgical oncology, gynecological surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and urology.    A key feature of da Vinci 5 is Force Feedback technology. When used with compatible instruments, it allows surgeons to sense the forces exerted on tissue through the console controls. This provides additional information alongside visual feedback and may support tissue handling during delicate surgical manoeuvres.  The system incorporates more than 150 technological enhancements, including updated 3D imaging, improved instrument controls, a redesigned surgeon console and tools for reviewing surgical video and procedural data. The manufacturer confirms that Force Feedback enables surgeons to sense the push and pull exerted on tissue.  The addition of the da Vinci 5 robotic-assisted surgical system expands the surgical capabilities available at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road. The choice of surgical approach will continue to depend on the patient’s medical condition, the procedure required and the treating team’s clinical assessment, as robotic-assisted surgery is not appropriate for every patient or operation. 

Apollo Healthcare Academy, Chennai, and the School of Sciences at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on academic programmes in allied health sciences. The partnership aims to combine scientific education with practical learning relevant to healthcare delivery.  The proposed programmes will cover disciplines including physiotherapy, medical imaging and cardiac care. These fields support different areas of healthcare, ranging from rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging to the assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions. The curricula are expected to build students’ understanding of the scientific principles, clinical processes and technical skills relevant to each discipline.   Allied health professionals work alongside doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of multidisciplinary teams. Their responsibilities may include conducting diagnostic investigations, operating specialised equipment, supporting treatment and rehabilitation, and monitoring patients, depending on their qualifications and professional scope.  Through the agreement, Apollo Healthcare Academy and Woxsen University will collaborate on programme development and practical learning opportunities intended to connect academic instruction with healthcare practice. The initiative aims to support structured education for students preparing for roles in allied health services. 

Dr. Nita S. Nair, Lead Consultant – Breast Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centre, Navi Mumbai, has received the Shakti Award 2026 for Excellence in Contribution to Oncology. The recognition was presented in Mumbai by Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.   Dr. Nair specialises in breast surgical oncology. Her areas of expertise include breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic breast surgery and the management of triple-negative breast cancer. Her work encompasses clinical care, research and multidisciplinary treatment planning for people with breast cancer.   Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Nair has contributed to academic research, surgical education and the evaluation of treatment approaches in breast oncology. Her work also considers functional outcomes and quality of life as important components of cancer care.   The recognition highlights her contributions to breast oncology across clinical practice, research and medical education. It also reflects the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in developing treatment plans based on the characteristics of the cancer and the individual needs of each patient.