ECHO India

ECHO India ECHO India is a not for profit trust building capacities in Healthcare, Education, and SDGs
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ECHO India is a non-profit trust that was founded in 2008 with a mission to promote equity in healthcare and education. The organization achieves this goal by providing capacity building programs for healthcare professionals and educators. ECHO India's innovative 'Hub and Spoke' Model of learning involves a team of experts serving as the hub, mentoring and training the spokes, who are a cohort of learners This approach is facilitated through a cutting edge digital infrastructure that enables scalable and sustainable capacity building in a cost-effective manner. ECHO India aims to impact the lives of 400 million people in India by the end of 2025. To achieve this goal, in collaboration with our partners, we have launched over 400 hubs and implemented 1000 capacity-building programs that cover more than 30 disease areas. These programs have witnessed over a million attendances from healthcare workers and educators across the country, with remarkable results. The ECHO Model's 'All Teach All Learn' framework has been proven effective and has been validated by over 500 peer-reviewed articles published in renowned national and international journals, such as The New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet. ECHO India has joined forces with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and 29 state National Health Missions (NHMs), municipal corporations, nursing councils, and esteemed medical institutions across India. Some of our leading institutional partners include AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health & Neurological Sciences), NITRD (National Institute for Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases), NICPR (National Institute of Cancer Prevention & Research), Tata Memorial Hospital, and PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute for Medical Education & Research). By collaborating with these entities, ECHO India is making significant strides towards strengthening the country's healthcare system.

A significant step forward in strengthening cancer care delivery in India. We are pleased to share the successful launch...
19/01/2026

A significant step forward in strengthening cancer care delivery in India.

We are pleased to share the successful launch of the TMC Patient Navigation - ECHO Program under the Cancer Care Bharat Program.

Launched by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) in collaboration with ECHO India, and supported by NHM Maharashtra, SIHFW Nagpur, AIIMS Kalyani, and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, the program is focused on strengthening patient navigation in oncology care.

Through a structured hub-and-spoke digital learning model, the initiative aims to build capacity among healthcare professionals, enabling timely access to care, continuity of services, and improved patient outcomes.

The launch was graced by the presence of:
- Dr. Sudeep Gupta, Director, Tata Memorial Centre
- Dr. Rajendra A. Badwe, Prof. Emeritus, Tata Memorial Hospital
- Dr. C. S. Pramesh, Director, Tata Memorial Hospital
- Dr. Shripad D. Banavali, Consultant, Tata Memorial Hospital
- Dr. Siddhartha Laskar, Deputy Director (Academics), TMC
- Ms. Nishu Goel, Head – Patient Navigation, TMC
- Dr. Nitin Ambadekar, DHS, NHM Maharashtra
- Dr. Ajay Dawle, Director, SIHFW Nagpur
- Dr. Daksha Shah, Executive Health Officer, MCGM
- Dr. Harish Sanodaria, SMO, CTT, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Gujarat
- Dr. Ajay Malik, Medical Superintendent, AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal

Dr. Sandeep Bhalla, Vice President, ECHO India
Mr. Gaurav Rewari, Deputy General Manager (DGM), ECHO India

We thank all the distinguished leaders, partners, and stakeholders who joined us for the launch and reaffirm our shared commitment to equitable, patient-centric cancer care across India.

A step towards strengthening cancer care in KashmirThe Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Kashmir, in collaboration w...
16/01/2026

A step towards strengthening cancer care in Kashmir

The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Kashmir, in collaboration with , successfully launched a Cancer Care Program for frontline healthcare workers.

The program brings together experts from across Jammu and Kashmir to train frontline healthcare workers in early identification, diagnosis, and management of various cancers, strengthening care delivery at the grassroots level.

The program was launched by Dr Saba Wani, Deputy Director (Schemes), J&K, with 50+ participants attending the first session.

Under the leadership of Dr Jehangir Bakshi, Director Health Services, DHS, Kashmir has been a key partner in advancing healthcare and implementing multiple capacity-building initiatives in the region. Together, we are building capacity, strengthening systems, and working towards stronger and more resilient cancer care in Kashmir.

For Ms. Meena Ravi, the CLE program became a space for reflection and meaningful change. By encouraging student voice, p...
16/01/2026

For Ms. Meena Ravi, the CLE program became a space for reflection and meaningful change. By encouraging student voice, participation and confidence in her classroom grew noticeably. With clearer learning intentions, real-life connections, and timely feedback, learning became more engaging, collaborative, and purposeful.

Her experience is a reminder that when educators are supported with the right tools and learning spaces, both teaching practices and student outcomes can truly evolve.

When abnormal red blood cells increase in thalassemia, the spleen is pushed into overdrive, raising the risk of hyperspl...
13/01/2026

When abnormal red blood cells increase in thalassemia, the spleen is pushed into overdrive, raising the risk of hypersplenism.

Join the upcoming session “Hypersplenism in Thalassemia – Prevention & Management” as part of ’s Webinar Series on Advances in Thalassaemia Care.

Hear from leading experts as they share practical approaches to preventing and managing hypersplenism, along with case-based insights.

Open to all clinicians, hematologists, pediatricians, and healthcare professionals.

Register Here:
https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17146324962756NZJFFJLII

Strengthening public institutions requires sustained collaboration between government systems and implementing partners....
09/01/2026

Strengthening public institutions requires sustained collaboration between government systems and implementing partners.

In his testimonial, Dr. Kunal Kanti Dey, Additional Director Health Services (Adolescent Health), Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal, acknowledges how the School Health & Wellness Programme has supported educators in identifying physical and mental health concerns early and fostering healthier school environments. We value this acknowledgement, as it reflects the importance of long-term partnerships in translating policy into meaningful, on-ground action.

Through the ECHO model, ECHO India supports system leaders and educators through peer learning, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous knowledge exchange, aligned with national and state priorities to strengthen public systems at scale.

The fight against cervical cancer begins with the right knowledge. This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month let’s break down...
08/01/2026

The fight against cervical cancer begins with the right knowledge. This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month let’s break down common myths and know the facts.

Here are four common myths, busted.

A milestone for leprosy eradication in Himachal Pradesh! The National Health Mission, Himachal Pradesh launched its firs...
07/01/2026

A milestone for leprosy eradication in Himachal Pradesh!

The National Health Mission, Himachal Pradesh launched its first NHM–ECHO Classic Program for the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), engaging nearly 190 Community Health Officers from four districts.

Launched by Sh. Pardeep Thakur, IAS, Mission Director, NHM Himachal Pradesh and Dr. Rajesh Guleri, Deputy Mission Director, NHM Himachal Pradesh this initiative strengthens field-level implementation through case-based learning and continuous mentorship. In partnership with ECHO India, the program sets a strong foundation for sustained capacity building and serves as a replicable model for accelerating leprosy eradication across states.

“This collaboration with NHM Himachal Pradesh demonstrates the power of shared learning in strengthening public health programmes. Through the ECHO model, we are supporting Community Health Officers to translate knowledge into action, creating a scalable pathway toward leprosy eradication.”
- Dr. Sandeep Bhalla, Vice President - Projects (Health & Education), ECHO India

New peer-reviewed study on Long COVID and tele-mentoring published in PLOS ONEA recently published study titled 'Evaluat...
06/01/2026

New peer-reviewed study on Long COVID and tele-mentoring published in PLOS ONE

A recently published study titled 'Evaluating the Impact of Tele-mentoring on Long COVID Management' assesses how structured virtual mentoring such as the ECHO tele-mentoring sessions can support primary care providers in managing complex conditions like Long COVID.

Led by independent researchers and co-authored by members of the ECHO India team, the study involved direct field assessments of 204 Medical Officers and 420 patients. Data collection and analysis were conducted independently to maintain objectivity.

✔️Key Insights from the study:
– 75% of Medical Officers reported applying new clinical knowledge from the sessions in their daily practice
– 95%+ of patients reported satisfaction with care, highlighting better communication and attention from their providers
– MOs also reported increased confidence in managing Long COVID and a more holistic, patient-centred approach including mental health support

These findings offer early evidence of the potential for tele-mentoring models to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/494FmIM

Cervical cancer is a leading health challenge, with many women in India diagnosed at advanced stages due to gaps in awar...
02/01/2026

Cervical cancer is a leading health challenge, with many women in India diagnosed at advanced stages due to gaps in awareness and timely care. It accounts for 17.7% of all cancer cases among women (GLOBOCAN, 2022), highlighting the urgent need to improve care pathways.

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we highlight how cervical cancer can be addressed through early detection and the capacity building of healthcare workers.

01/01/2026

wishes everyone a very Happy New Year.

Together, we look forward to another year of shared learning and meaningful impact.

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Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) was founded by Dr. Sanjeev Arora in New Mexico in 2003 as a model to deliver and extend equitable healthcare and other critical resources to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Following its success, the ECHO model was then launched in India in 2008.

Today, ECHO India is a fast-growing non-profit organization working towards bridging gaps in healthcare & education with backing by funders such as Co-Impact, Tata Trusts, Goradia Foundation among many others.

Leveraging our knowledge-sharing platform within the framework of the ECHO principles, our goal is to replicate and support Project ECHO® programs in India with an aim to demonopolize knowledge and amplify capacity.

As on date, ECHO India has 30+ prestigious academic institutions as partners running ECHO programs in 20+ focus areas in more than 55 cities across the country.