Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), a Department of Biotechnology, Government of India supported initiative, is India’s premier Life Sciences innovations hub. Based out of Bengaluru, Karnataka, C-CAMP fosters deep science innovations and entrepreneurship for societal impact.
C-CAMP along with the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, formally announced their strategic partnership to strengthen the state’s public health system through deployment of innovative, indigenous health technologies. C-CAMP Director & CEO, Dr.Taslimarif Saiyed, and Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), Government of Nagaland, Anoop Khinchi, IAS, made this announcement on 9th September 2025 which was held at IDSP Conference Hall, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Kohima.
Principal Director, H&FW, Dr Mereninla Senlem, Director, H&FW, Dr Sendimeren Aonok, Joint Director, H&FW, Dr Kikameren Longkumer, and the senior leadership of the Health Department were present during the announcement.
This collaboration builds on C-CAMP’s earlier efforts to support Nagaland’s public health system. C-CAMP successfully established two oxygen-supported augmented hospital facilities in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 50-bedded facility at Dimapur District Hospital and a 39-bedded facility at Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung District. These facilities played a crucial role in enhancing oxygen-supported care capacity during the pandemic surge and continue to serve patients today.
Anoop Khinchi, IAS, said that the objectives of the partnership include introducing and implementing innovative technologies for improving health outcomes in public health settings together with C-CAMP, and the vision for the partnership is long-term. It aims to build a resilient, inclusive and innovation driven health system that ensures equitable access to quality care for every citizen of the state, he said.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr.Taslimarif Saiyed said, the MoU provides a structured path to work with the state of Nagaland, the Department of Health and Family Welfare and build evidence of impact on the field. At C-CAMP, through the technology impact initiatives, it has impacted 19 states, trained over 5000 health care workers and touched more than 6 Lakh lives. But more importantly, it has generated evidence which paved way for scaling of various technologies in different states. It is a big day for everyone here at C-CAMP today. We look forward to working closely and creating an impact for the people of the state, he said.
Through the MoU, C-CAMP and the Government of Nagaland will work together to introduce innovative health technologies that address state-specific health challenges, strengthen healthcare infrastructure and enhance clinical capacity in priority areas. The strategic partnership will also foster stronger linkages between innovators, clinicians, and health workers to ensure effective adoption of these technologies for better health outcomes.
Dr. Saiyed indicated that immediate next steps under the partnership will include identification and deployment of cutting-edge indigenous health technologies in areas such as maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, and other critical public health areas relevant specifically to the state of Nagaland through structured initiatives.
This strategic partnership is expected to create a lasting impact by bridging the gap between innovation in health technologies and unmet clinical need, ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for the people of Nagaland.
About C-CAMP: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP - www.ccamp.res.in), a Department of Biotechnology, Government of India supported initiative, is India’s premier Life Sciences innovations hub. C-CAMP has supported a large number of technologies through funding, incubation, mentorship, and other advancement programs. With a 550+ strong portfolio of deep tech start-ups in the domains of health, agriculture, and environment and a Pan-India network of 3000+, C-CAMP is where many of India’s leading deep tech start-ups have their roots.
About C-TIP: C-CAMP’s Technology Impact Programme (C-TIP) is designed to strengthen India’s public health system by deploying innovative health technologies that directly address key public health challenges, align with Government of India’s health priorities, and support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. C-TIP identifies gaps in the health ecosystem and builds well-defined programs to deploy indigenous, contextually designed solutions.
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