Karnataka Govt partners with C-CAMP to strengthen public health system

To strengthen the public health system through indigenous, innovative technologies

Bengaluru-based bioincubator Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka to strengthen the state’s public health settings through indigenous and innovative health solutions.

The partnership will facilitate identification, implementation and field integration of innovative health technologies in the state for augmenting infrastructure and healthcare delivery across primary to tertiary healthcare centres in urban and rural areas.

The MoU which was recently signed between Karnataka Health Commissioner, D. Randeep, IAS, Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare Services and Director-CEO of C-CAMP, Dr Taslimarif Saiyed was formally announced in the presence of Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, Dinesh Gundu Rao.

Dinesh Gundu Rao said, “Improved diagnostics and screening at the last-mile will be key for prevention of disease and early detection. We are prioritising these two areas as a means to boost health outcomes, especially in aspirational districts, while also nurturing high-quality home grown technologies. This MoU will be an immediate step in this direction.”

Published on : 14th September, 2023