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04/12/2025

ശസ്ത്രക്രിയയിൽ റോബോട്ടിക്ക് കൃത്യത ഏറെ നൽകുന്നുണ്ട്. എന്നാൽ അവയവങ്ങൾ മാറ്റി വെയ്ക്കുന്ന ശസ്ത്രക്രിയയിൽ റോബോട്ടിക് സർജറി എങ്ങനെ വ്യത്യസ്തമാക്കുന്നു എന്ന് ജി.ഐ സർജറി വിഭാഗം മേധാവി ഡോ. എസ്. സുധീന്ദ്രൻ വിശദീകരിക്കുന്നു. കുറഞ്ഞ പാടുകളും വേഗത്തിലുള്ള രോഗമുക്തിയും റോബോട്ടിക്ക് സർജറിയിൽ എങ്ങനെ സാധ്യമാകുന്നു എന്നും അദ്ദേഹം ചൂണ്ടിക്കാട്ടുന്നു.

A society grows stronger when everyone can participate fully!This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s ...
02/12/2025

A society grows stronger when everyone can participate fully!

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s create spaces where everyone can thrive with dignity and opportunity.

The Amrita Annual Conclave on Clinical Psychology 2025 began today at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. The two-day national confe...
28/11/2025

The Amrita Annual Conclave on Clinical Psychology 2025 began today at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. The two-day national conference, reminds us of the importance of integrating psychological, medical, and rehabilitative support for children with cancer.

Day 1 continued with compelling sessions on paediatric oncology, psychological impacts of diagnosis, advances in treatment, family wellbeing, and caregiver burnout—led by leading experts from Amrita Hospital and institutions across India.

National Myopia Week at Amrita Hospital, Kochi unfolded as a meaningful journey—one that brought children, parents, stud...
26/11/2025

National Myopia Week at Amrita Hospital, Kochi unfolded as a meaningful journey—one that brought children, parents, students, and healthcare professionals together to understand and protect young eyes in an increasingly digital world.

The celebrations concluded with a Parent Workshop & Kids’ Drawing Competition, exploring Children in the Digital Age: Navigating Health Risks and Benefits—a timely dialogue for parents seeking clarity in a screen-heavy world.

The workshop offered practical guidance on balancing screen time, encouraging outdoor activities, and recognising early signs of vision strain. Parents engaged in thoughtful discussions with our experts, gaining clarity on how small daily habits can protect their children’s long-term eye health. Alongside this, the Kids’ Drawing Competition were also held.

Across the week, our free myopia screening welcomed children and families to learn about the early signs and simple habits to slow down myopia progression.

The 8th National Conference of the Indian Society of Kawasaki Disease concluded successfully. Supported by the Indian Ac...
25/11/2025

The 8th National Conference of the Indian Society of Kawasaki Disease concluded successfully. Supported by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, the two-day national meet brought together leading pediatricians, rheumatologists, immunologists, and clinical researchers from across India and abroad.

The conference featured high-impact scientific sessions, panel discussions on diagnostic challenges, hands-on workshops, and presentations showcasing cutting-edge research in Kawasaki Disease. Eminent speakers, including Dr. Surjit Singh, Founder Member & Past President of ISKD, and Dr. Kazuyuki Ikeda of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, delivered insightful orations. A special talk by Ms. Tsubura Kawasaki, reflecting on “Life lessons learned from her father, Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki,” added a deeply memorable dimension to the event.

Under the leadership of Dr. R. Krishna Kumar (Organising Chairperson) and Dr. Suma Balan (Organising Secretary) from Amrita Hospital, Kochi, the conference provided an enriching platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and advancements in paediatric care.

Amrita Hospital, Kochi, has achieved a significant milestone with its Emergency Medicine Division receiving NABH certifi...
24/11/2025

Amrita Hospital, Kochi, has achieved a significant milestone with its Emergency Medicine Division receiving NABH certification, a prestigious recognition awarded only to centres that meet India’s highest standards in emergency care and patient safety.

This certification follows a detailed evaluation of emergency protocols, disaster-readiness systems, infrastructure, and clinical workflows. With this, Amrita becomes one of the few hospitals in the country to secure NABH accreditation exclusively for emergency services.

The Emergency Department is equipped with 30 dedicated beds and 40 surge beds, enabling efficient management of seasonal surges and mass-casualty situations. It is fully supported by 24/7 laboratory and radiology services, point-of-care testing, and immediate access to emergency operating theatres.

Amrita Hospital also holds a distinguished legacy in academic leadership:

First in Kerala to implement a physician-led Emergency Medicine model

First NMC-recognised MD Emergency Medicine programme in the state (since 2012)

Provider of BSc and MSc Emergency Medical Technician programmes

Accredited AHA International Training Center, offering BLS, ACLS & PALS certification

ആന്റിബയോട്ടിക്കുകളെ അതിജീവിക്കാനുള്ള ശേഷി രോഗാണുക്കൾ കൈവരിക്കുന്നതാണ് ആന്റിമൈക്രോബിയൽ റസിസ്‌റ്റൻസ് അഥവാ ആന്റിബയോട്ടിക് പ...
23/11/2025

ആന്റിബയോട്ടിക്കുകളെ അതിജീവിക്കാനുള്ള ശേഷി രോഗാണുക്കൾ കൈവരിക്കുന്നതാണ് ആന്റിമൈക്രോബിയൽ റസിസ്‌റ്റൻസ് അഥവാ ആന്റിബയോട്ടിക് പ്രതിരോധം.

2050 ആകുമ്പോഴേക്കും റോഡപകട - കാൻസർ മരണത്തെക്കാൾ കൂടുതലായിരിക്കും ആൻ്റിബയോട്ടിക് പ്രതിരോധം മൂലമുണ്ടാകുന്ന മരണമെന്ന് റിപ്പോർട്ട് ചെയ്യപ്പെട്ടിട്ടുണ്ട്. ആൻ്റിബയോട്ടിക് അമിതോപയോഗം നമ്മെ ബാധിക്കുന്നതെങ്ങനെ? അവയെ എങ്ങനെ പ്രതിരോധിക്കാം ?

21/11/2025

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women today — but with awareness, timely screening, and the right guidance, early detection can save lives.

In this special Breast Cancer Awareness podcast, our two leading experts
Dr. Misha J. C. Babu, Professor, Breast Diseases Division and Dr. Lekshmy R.Associate Professor & Senior Consultant in Breast Imaging share practical insights every woman and family must know.

Together, they address the most important questions around breast cancer - from risk factors and myths to screening methods, lump evaluation, mammography, biopsies, emotional support, and the role of advanced imaging in improving outcomes.

Watch and share - because awareness saves lives.

സ്ത്രീകളില്‍ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ കണ്ടുവരുന്ന സ്തനാര്‍ബുദത്തെ കുറിച്ചും അവയ്ക്കുള്ള പ്രതിരോധ മാര്‍ഗ്ഗങ്ങളെ പറ്റിയും ചികിത്സാ രീതികളെ കുറിച്ചും അമൃത ആശുപത്രിയിലെ ജനറല്‍ സര്‍ജറി വിഭാഗം പ്രഫസര്‍ ഡോ മിഷ ജെ സി ബാബു , അമൃത ആശുപത്രി റേഡിയോളജി വിഭാഗം അസിസ്റ്റന്‍റ് പ്രഫസറും ബ്രസ്റ്റ് ഇമേജിങ്ങ് സീനിയര്‍ കണ്‍സള്‍ട്ടന്‍റുമായ ഡോ ലക്ഷ്മിയും വിശദീകരിക്കുന്നു

21/11/2025

AMR is not a distant threat!

As the world observes World AMR Awareness Week 2025, Sri Mohanlal highlights the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance and the urgent need for responsible antibiotic use. It is a reminder that preventing drug-resistant infections begins with each one of us.

Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future

AMR - Antimicrobial Resistance എന്നത് ഒരു വിദൂര ഭീഷണിയല്ല!

2025-ലെ ലോക AMR അവബോധ വാരത്തിൽ (World AMR Awareness Week), ആന്റിമൈക്രോബിയൽ റെസിസ്റ്റൻസ് (AMR) അഥവാ മരുന്നുകളെ അതിജീവിക്കുന്ന രോഗാണുക്കൾ ഉയർത്തുന്ന വെല്ലുവിളികളെക്കുറിച്ചും, ആന്റിബയോട്ടിക്കുകൾ ഉത്തരവാദിത്തത്തോടെ ഉപയോഗിക്കേണ്ടതിന്റെ അടിയന്തര പ്രാധാന്യത്തെക്കുറിച്ചും ശ്രീ മോഹൻലാൽ നമ്മെ ഓർമ്മിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.

Celebrating the strength, kindness, and quiet resilience that men bring into our lives.Happy International Men’s Day!   ...
19/11/2025

Celebrating the strength, kindness, and quiet resilience that men bring into our lives.

Happy International Men’s Day!

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 began today at Amrita Hospital, with an insightful inaugural session led ...
18/11/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2025 began today at Amrita Hospital, with an insightful inaugural session led by Dr Beena K V, Additional Medical Superintendent, Dr. Dipu T. S., and Dr. Merlin Moni from the Department of Infectious Diseases.

AMR remains one of the biggest global health challenges, and Amrita continues to strengthen its Antimicrobial Stewardship initiatives - promoting the WHO AWaRe framework and encouraging the responsible use of Access-group antibiotics, in line with this year’s theme: “Go Green, Go Access.”

The week features debates, quizzes, awareness reels, AMR-themed dance showcases, comic booklet distribution, and pledge walls across campus - uniting staff and students to build a safer, antibiotic-aware future.

Be AWaRe, the strongest shield can fade - handle antibiotics with care.
Go Green, Go Access.

National Myopia Week!  Walkathon was held at Amrita Hospital, Kochi to raise awareness about children’s eye health, as p...
17/11/2025

National Myopia Week!

Walkathon was held at Amrita Hospital, Kochi to raise awareness about children’s eye health, as part of National Myopia Week.

Following the walk, Beena K V (Additional Medical Superintendent), Dr. Gopal S. Pillai (Head, Ophthalmology), Dr. Anil Radhakrishnan (Consultant & Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology), Dr Manoj Prathappan (Additional Professor) and Dr. Praveena Shyam (Paediatric Ophthalmologist)addressed the gathering with powerful insights on myopia—its rising prevalence, early screening, and the importance of healthy digital habits for young eyes. Their message highlighted the growing need for awareness in today’s screen-driven world.

Alongside today’s events, free myopia screening is being held daily from November 14–20 (2 PM–4 PM) at the Ophthalmology Department. Together, let’s continue spreading awareness and taking steps to protect young eyes.

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EXCEPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMPASSIONATE CARE. Amrita Hospitals are recognised as one of the premier hospitals in South Asia.

In the twenty short years since its inception, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Hospital) has grown from a 115 bed specialty hospital to a 1300 bed super-specialty tertiary care health centre with an attached medical college hospital. On the 17th of May 1998, Amrita Hospital was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in the presence of Her Holiness, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.

In the twenty short years since its inception, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Amrita Hospital) has grown from a 115-bed specialty hospital to a 1300 bed super-specialty tertiary care health center with an attached medical college hospital. On the 17th of May 1998, Amrita Hospital was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in the presence of Her Holiness, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi.ments, 45 other departments, 4500 support staff, and 670 faculty members. The hospital is using fully digital imaging services and is the first institution in South East Asia to do this. by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India. The most recent additions are the DA VINCI SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM; ROSA, the latest generation in robotic neurosurgery assistance; the MAKO ROBOTIC-ARM ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY which is transforming the way joint replacement surgeries are being performed; a CyberKnife M6 and Tomotherapy for the most precise radiotherapy available today; the GE Voluson E10 4D ultrasound system for spectacular 2D and 3D/4D images; a Philips 256 slice iCT scanner; a PET-3Tesla MRI scanner which is extremely useful for early detection of cancer; and the Digital Pathology Solution, a virtual microscope which digitizes lab slides which more accurately help clinicians in better, faster, cheaper diagnosis and prediction of diseases. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:

With extensive facilities comprising 28 modern operating theatres, 275 equipped intensive-care beds, a fully computerized and networked Hospital Information System (HIS), a fully digital radiology department, 17 NABL accredited clinical laboratories and a 24/7 telemedicine service, Amrita Hospital offers a total and comprehensive health solution comparable to the best hospitals in the world. There are 12 superspecialty departments, 45 other departments, 4500 support staff and 670 faculty members. The hospital is using fully digital imaging services and is the first institution in South East Asia to do this. by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India. The most recent additions are the DA VINCI SURGICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM; ROSA, the latest generation in robotic neurosurgery assistance; the MAKO ROBOTIC-ARM ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY which is transforming the way joint replacement surgeries are being performed; a CyberKnife M6 and Tomotherapy for the most precise radiotherapy available today; the GE Voluson E10 4D ultrasound system for spectacular 2D and 3D/4D images; a Philips 256 slice iCT scanner; a PET-3Tesla MRI scanner which is extremely useful for early detection of cancer; and the Digital Pathology Solution, a virtual microscope which digitizes lab slides which more accurately help clinicians in better, faster, cheaper diagnosis and prediction of diseases. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AmritaHospitals