Maharashtra Announces 'PULSE' Global Medical Conference for March 27–28 in Mumbai

Overview

• Following a review at Varsha, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered a grand-scale rollout and the appointment of nodal officers to secure measurable outcomes.
• Organizers expect about 2,900 participants across expertise areas, with anticipated attendance from WHO and UNESCO officials as well as researchers from leading global universities.
• The program will include plenary sessions, startup pavilions, exhibitions, a 360-degree dome, and discussions on future medical education, digital health, artificial intelligence, and treatment research.
• The government is seeking global healthcare investors and aims for MOUs that could strengthen rural healthcare and draw funding to the proposed Bulk Drug Park.
• Plans prioritize strong startup participation, integration of AYUSH systems, and promotion of innovative mental health treatments to advance affordable care and wellness tourism.