Smt. Madhuri Misal, Hon. Minister of State for Medical Education said, “Our focus is on creating a holistic healthcare ecosystem through strong infrastructure, policy support, and multi-stakeholder collaboration, while positioning Maharashtra as a leading hub for medical tourism and innovation.” She further added that Maharashtra government also has a target of developing the state as a medical tourism hub because of availability of wellness centres associated with Ayush.
Mr. Vishwajeet Kadam, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Bharati Vidyapeeth, “Institutions must foster a culture where research and innovation drive real-world impact, PULSE 2026 is a powerful platform to align academia, industry, and policy for shaping the future of healthcare and medical education.”
Dedicated tracks on Digital Health & AI, Clinical Innovation, and Education Futures will explore scalable community healthcare models, virtual hospitals, AI-driven learning pathways, and emerging care delivery frameworks. Sessions will also address preventive and traditional medicine, chronic disease management, and the evolution of integrated, patient-centric care.
The second day will focus on Health Systems & Workforce Transformation, highlighting strategies to build resilient healthcare systems, alongside discussions on startups, policy, governance, and medical ethics. Critical themes such as medical data sovereignty, national regulatory vision, and global scalability of Indian healthcare innovations will be explored.
The summit will witness key policy discussions, strategic partnerships, and exchange of MoUs across medical education, healthcare infrastructure, research, and emerging technologies. With participation from global stakeholders, PULSE 2026 aims to shape actionable outcomes and position Maharashtra at the forefront of healthcare transformation in India and beyond.
