Innovators Chart Future of Healthcare at International Workshop 2026

Healthcare leaders gathered at the International Workshop 2026 in Kolkata to discuss improving healthcare systems. Key topics included non-communicable disease management, med-tech innovation, and responsible data governance. Highlights included an MoU for eye health in India and the launch of a Healthcare Living Lab to implement health solutions.

In a significant global assembly, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and innovators converged in Kolkata for the International Workshop 2026 on the Future of Healthcare Systems, orchestrated by iKure Techsoft Pvt. Ltd. Over two days, experts analyzed pressing challenges and outlined strategic frameworks to enhance healthcare systems worldwide.

A highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between iKure and METORI Inc., focusing on technology-driven eye screenings in India, aiming to combat avoidable blindness. This collaboration will integrate diagnostic technologies with community health workers who will facilitate early diagnosis and treatment across underserved areas.

The digital debut of the Healthcare Living Lab was another pivotal moment, crafted by iKure and Jhpiego. This platform will help test healthcare solutions in real-world settings, starting in Maharashtra, with initial efforts aimed at optimizing maternal and newborn health pathways. The consensus emphasized the need for scalable, community-centered healthcare innovations supported by sustainable financing.

(With inputs from agencies.)