The International Health Dialogue (IHD) 2026 wrapped up in Hyderabad with Apollo Hospitals announcing round-the-clock operations across all facilities and plans for a groundbreaking Hospital of the Future. Over 27,000 participants from 75 countries joined discussions on patient safety, AI-driven care, and digital health transformation under the theme Global Voices. One Vision. Key pledges include Microsoft AI partnerships and continuous health management systems.
Event Overview
IHD 2026, Apollo Hospitals' flagship two-day event held January 30-31 in Hyderabad, drew massive global engagement with more than 27,000 attendees in-person and online. The conference featured over 300 paper submissions and 120 award entries from institutions worldwide, focusing on patient safety, equity, leadership, and responsible digital transformation in healthcare.
Chairman Dr. Prathap C. Reddy emphasized in a virtual address that healthcare must be available 24x7, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays, as illness does not follow schedules.
Joint Managing Director Dr. Sangita Reddy outlined a shift from episodic hospital care to continuous, technology-embedded health systems extending beyond facility walls.
Key Announcements
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24x7 operations pledged for all Apollo facilities to ensure uninterrupted patient access nationwide.
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Hospital of the Future set to launch in Hyderabad, integrating AI for proactive care, remote monitoring, and 5G ambulances achieving zero code blue incidents in monitored areas.
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Microsoft partnership to build Clinician Copilot and Patient Copilot tools with human-in-the-loop governance, alongside Apollo 24/7 platform serving 40 million users.
Major Highlights
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Preventive AI platform processes millions of API calls for risk scoring and wellness pathways.
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Startup Dome showcased innovations via THNX and Startup Réseau partnerships.
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Unscripted session with Arnab Goswami and Shobana Kamineni discussed bridging health awareness to action.
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Insights from global leaders like Jonathan Perlin of Joint Commission International on accountable AI integration.
Future Implications
These initiatives position Apollo at the forefront of India's digital health revolution, leveraging public infrastructure for scalable AI solutions as highlighted by MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy.
The event reinforces India's leadership in global patient safety and tech-led healthcare innovation.
Sources: India Med Today, UNI India, BioVoiceNews