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Assam to build affordable healthcare tech institute
11 Nov
Summary
- New institute will focus on affordable indigenous healthcare tech.
- Project includes a 410-bed multi-speciality hospital.
- Facility to foster collaboration between doctors and engineers.
Assam is set to establish the Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII), a unique facility designed to foster the development of affordable, indigenous healthcare technologies. This Rs 546-crore project aims to bring together doctors, engineers, and scientists under one roof.
The institute will prioritize practical medical solutions, including robotic surgical systems, cost-effective MRI scanners, and insulin pumps manufactured in India. The AAHII is scheduled to open in December 2027.
It will comprise two interconnected facilities: a six-storeyed Research and Development Building and a 410-bed multi-speciality postgraduate teaching and research hospital. The R&D center will provide a collaborative ecosystem for IIT Guwahati, clinicians, and industry partners.
The hospital will offer postgraduate teaching and research, alongside multi-speciality clinical care. It will also serve as a real-world testing ground for new medical technologies developed by the institute. This initiative seeks to strengthen Assam's healthcare infrastructure and establish it as a hub for medical research in Northeast India.
