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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
CHAKRA by MUHS: A new nucleus for healthcare innovation and education
Nagpur: In a major step towards transforming health education and research in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) launched CHAKRA — Centre for Health, Applied Knowledge & Research Autonomy on Sunday. Designed as a Centre of Excellence, CHAKRA is set to act as the central hub for innovative, technology-enabled, and socially relevant healthcare education and research. Nagpur, being a hub of medical education with two state-run medical colleges and hospitals, will play an important role in the success of this initiative. "CHAKRA, a symbolic name, also represents a revolving, integrated model of continuous improvement and innovation in health sciences," said registrar of MUHS, Dr Rajendra Bangal. He explained the concept after CM Devendra Fadnavis launched this project on Sunday at MUHS Headquarters in Nashik. "CHAKRA aims to advance applied health research, promote digital learning and simulations, support faculty development, foster startups and innovation in healthcare, and improve clinical practice through data and research," he said. CHAKRA will function as the 'hub', while MUHS-affiliated medical colleges will act as 'spokes' in a decentralised yet unified system. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This hub-and-spoke model is expected to ensure equitable access to high-quality medical education, training, and healthcare innovations across urban and rural Maharashtra. For UG/PG students, CHAKRA matters a lot because it ensures exposure to simulation-based learning, interdisciplinary research opportunities, and skill-building initiatives tailored to real-world challenges. For faculty, it will serve as opportunities for collaborative research, pedagogy improvement, and access to global knowledge platforms. For doctors and healthcare workers in the state, CHAKRA will be a space for lifelong learning, policy-impacting research, and innovations that can be implemented in clinical settings. For society, it is expected to channel innovations and research towards affordable, accessible, and community-relevant healthcare solutions, particularly for rural populations. With a clear 150-day action plan, a dedicated Rs 14.80 crore funding, and a future-ready vision, CHAKRA is positioned to become a beacon for healthcare education and research not only in Maharashtra but nationally. MUHS has clearly stated that CHAKRA will prioritise genetic health, public health research, digital tools, and community-driven healthcare models. The centre also aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) and the govt's vision of a self-reliant, health-secure India. Key Components of CHAKRA * Faculty development academy * Simulation lab * Digital learning studio * Clinical trial centre * Digital health centre * Incubation hub for healthcare startups * 'Ikshana' digital health heritage museum
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
At least 50% of medical procedures should be done in govt facilities: CM
Nashik: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday announced a significant overhaul of the state's healthcare system. Speaking at the inauguration of "Centre for Health, Applied Knowledge and Research Autonomy" (Chakra) at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in Nashik, Fadnavis said his goal for govt medical facilities to become so robust that they handle at least 50% of the medical procedures currently covered by the Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MPJAY). The CM highlighted that 13 crore people in the state are covered for up to Rs5 lakh under the MPJAY scheme. He emphasized his directive to the health and medical education departments to strengthen the secondary and tertiary healthcare systems to achieve the 50% target, thereby ensuring these facilities benefit from the scheme's procedures. Fadnavis affirmed the govt's commitment to revamping the healthcare system. He noted that tertiary health centers are currently burdened with responsibilities typically handled by the primary health centers. The govt, in order to address this, plans to fortify primary and secondary health centers, enabling tertiary centers to operate on a hub-and-spoke model. This strategic approach aims to expand healthcare accessibility across Maharashtra. The CM said over the past 25 years, MUHS has done extraordinary work. Universities are expected to conduct research and work as centres of different issues. If varsities limit themselves to the management of their institutes and syllabus, they will not grow. The best universities in the world are centres of excellence, centres of incubation, and they are involved in research, startups.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Can your emotions reveal your health? A trial will attempt to find out
The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), under whose aegis there are over 600 medical, dental, Ayurveda, and allied health institutions, has joined hands with global consulting and services company Nihilent for an extensive clinical trial of an innovative technology Emoscape. Emoscape, Nihilent's AI-driven emotion detection platform claims to draw on the deep emotional currents of India's ancient philosophy, Navarasa, the nine emotions that form the essence of human experience. The partnership, according to Nihilent will aim to use a human-centered approach for problem-solving and change management. The goal is to make emotional well-being the cornerstone of healing. Attempt to decode nine primal emotions Emoscape's technology is said to capture subtle upper-body movements in 3D to decode nine primal emotions—love, joy, compassion, anger, courage, fear, disgust, wonder, and calmness—in real time. It is inspired by Navarasa, the emotional framework that has guided Indian performing arts for millennia. The company claims that for the first time, physicians and mental health professionals will have access to tools that don't just treat symptoms—but truly understand the patient. Lt Gen (Dr.) Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor of MUHS, at the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between MUHS and Nihilent said, "You cannot separate the mind from the body. Healthcare must be holistic. By combining the time-tested wisdom of Navarasa with state-of-the-art technology, we are opening new doors for understanding and addressing emotional well-being." From the Clinic to the Classroom The partnership has far-reaching ambitions. Emoscape's applications will span multiple disciplines -- from non-communicable diseases and pediatric care to maternal mental health, psychiatric conditions, and pre-surgical counselling. By embedding emotion detection into clinical workflows, MUHS aims to craft more nuanced and personalised treatment plans. Beyond clinical practice, MUHS students will also gain hands-on exposure to Emoscape through Nihilent's Summer Internship Program. It remains to be seen how successful the ambitious experiment will turn out to be.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Can your emotions reveal your health? This innovation thinks so
CHENNAI: In a landmark stride toward reimagining the future of medicine, the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), the guardian of over 600 medical, dental, Ayurveda, and allied health institutions—has joined hands with global consulting and services company Nihilent to usher in a revolution in emotional diagnostics -- an extensive clinical trial of an innovative technology Emoscape. At the heart of this transformative collaboration lies Emoscape, Nihilent's cutting-edge, AI-driven emotion detection platform that draws on the deep emotional currents of India's ancient philosophy --Navarasa—the nine emotions that form the essence of human experience. This partnership, according to Nihilent that uses a human-centered approach for problem-solving and change management, is not merely a convergence of tradition and technology—it is the beginning of a movement that sees emotional well-being not as an afterthought, but as the cornerstone of healing. AI meets ancient wisdom Emoscape's breakthrough technology captures subtle upper-body movements in 3D to decode nine primal emotions—love, joy, compassion, anger, courage, fear, disgust, wonder, and calmness—in real time. Inspired by Navarasa, the emotional framework that has guided Indian performing arts for millennia, Emoscape elevates these time-honored insights with advanced AI to bring clarity and depth to a dimension of healthcare that has long been elusive: the patient's emotional world. For the first time, physicians and mental health professionals will have access to tools that don't just treat symptoms—but truly understand the person behind them. According to Lt Gen (Dr.) Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor of MUHS, as she spoke at the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between MUHS and Nihilent. She emphasised that the union of Navarasa and artificial intelligence marks a profound evolution in how care is conceived and delivered. You cannot separate the mind from the body. Healthcare must be holistic. By combining the time-tested wisdom of Navarasa with state-of-the-art technology, we are opening new doors for understanding and addressing emotional well-being,' she said while talking to media on Thursday. With this collaboration, MUHS is not only reaffirming its legacy as a beacon of medical education and innovation, but boldly stepping into the vanguard of 21st-century healthcare.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
MUHS Postpones PhD Entrance Test to June 1 Due to UPSC Clash
Nagpur: The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) has officially rescheduled its PhD Entrance Test (PET) for 2024–25. Originally planned for May 25, the exam will now be held on June 1, 2025, following requests from several candidates citing a clash with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary entrance test will be conducted in online mode at the Mumbai Educational Trust, Bhujbal Knowledge City, located at Adgaon, Nashik. As per the revised schedule, candidates must report by 8am and be seated by 9am. No entry will be allowed after the designated reporting PET will consist of two papers. The first paper, testing general aptitude and research methodology, will be conducted from 10am to 11.30am and will include 50 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks. After a short recess, the second paper, based on subject-specific knowledge, will be held from 12pm to 1.30pm, also comprising 50 questions for 100 for the first paper is mandatory to be eligible for the second, and candidates must remain in the exam hall until the conclusion of both sessions. MUHS stated that requests for changes in exam centre or date will not be entertained under any circumstances. Furthermore, no travel or accommodation allowance will be have been advised to keep checking the official MUHS website for further updates and instructions related to the examination.
