Highlights from the India Health Summit 2026: Innovations and Recognitions
India Health Summit 2026 - South Edition Overview
The India Health Summit 2026 - South Edition took place on June 20 in Hyderabad, gathering influential figures from various sectors including government, healthcare, and research. The summit aimed to explore the future landscape of India's healthcare system while recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
During the event, three comprehensive panel discussions were held, addressing critical topics such as obesity, anemia, the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the alarming rise in violence against healthcare professionals. Esteemed doctors, policymakers, hospital executives, researchers, and innovators engaged in dialogues surrounding preventive healthcare, AI advancements, women's health, public health policies, and medical innovations.
This summit was supported by several partners, including Tamashii, Gigglu, BMW Krishna Automotive, Sumadhura, and VOH (Voice of Healthcare).
Awards and Recognitions
| Sl No. | Award Category | Award Winner |
| 1 | Eminent Excellence in Functional Neuro Surgery (Telangana) | Dr Dhanunjaya Rao - Apollo Hospitals |
| 2 | Eminent Excellence in Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery (Telangana) | Dr Vikram Byre - Yashoda Hospitals |
| 3 | Legendary Excellence in Joint Replacement Surgeries (Telangana) | Dr K Sudhir Reddy - Landmark Hospitals |
| 4 | Legendary Excellence in Internal Medicine & Intensive Care (Telangana) | Dr Rajib Paul - Apollo Hospitals |
| 5 | Centre of Excellence in Varicose Veins | AVIS Vascular Center |
| 6 | Legendary Excellence in Neurosurgery & Brain Stroke Prevention Public Health Services (Telangana) | Dr Uday Goutam - Goutam Neuro Care |
| 7 | Outstanding Philanthropic Contribution to Hearing Impairment Rehabilitation & Inclusion | SAHI (Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired) |
| 8 | Centre of Excellence in Advanced Fertility Treatments (Telangana) | Hegde Fertility |
| 9 | Lifetime Achievement Award in Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery (Telangana) | Dr G V Rao - Director AIG Hospitals |
| 10 | Best Emerging Multi Specialty Hospital (Telangana) | Sindhu Hospitals |
| 11 | Centre of Excellence in Advanced Dentistry (Khammam) | Sri Srinivasam Dental Hospital (Khammam) |
| 12 | Centre of Excellence in Advanced Personalized Orthopedic Care (Telangana) | My Ortho Centre |
| 13 | Legendary Excellence in Dental Implants (Telangana) | Dr Venkat Ratna Nag - The Dental Specialists |
| 14 | Legendary Excellence in Advanced Otology (Telangana) | Dr Jaswinder Singh Saluja - Apollo Hospitals |
| 15 | Excellence in Robotic & Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery (Telangana) | Dr T Rajeshwari Reddy – Continental Hospitals |
| 16 | Eminent Excellence in Transplant Pulmonology (Telangana) | Dr Tapaswi Krishna - Yashoda Hospitals |
| 17 | Legendary Excellence in Precision Eye Surgery (Telangana) | Dr Sangeeta Das - Malla Reddy Hospital |
| 18 | Excellence in Agentic AI for Clinical Diagnostics | Neurologic.AI |
| 19 | Centre of Excellence in Advanced Clear Aligner & Smile Design Treatments (Telangana) | PARK Dental Care |
| 20 | Eminent Excellence in Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgery (Telangana) | Dr Ajay Chanakya Vallabhaneni |
| 21 | Lifetime Achievement in Women's Healthcare & Maternal Excellence | Dr Evita Fernandez - Fernandez Hospitals |
| 22 | Best Emerging Hospital in Vascular & Plastic Surgery (Telangana) | IKIGAI Hospitals |
| 23 | Emerging Excellence in Voice & Airway Disorders Management (Telangana) | Dr Madhav Koka - Apollo Hospitals |
| 24 | Legendary Excellence in Advanced Proctology & Anal Canal Surgery (Telangana) | Dr Sanjeev Singh Yadav - EPIC International Hospital |
| 25 | Lifetime Achievement Award in Global Oncology Excellence | Dr Nori Dattatreyudu |
| 26 | Excellence in Advanced Medical Care & Innovation | AJ Hospital & Research Centre |
| 27 | Visionary Excellence in Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery | Dr Rooma Sinha - Apollo Hospitals |