Written by INDUS MED NEWS 4 February, 2026 9:59 pm .
AHPI Awards 2026 saw INDUSEM Leaders shine as their emergency departments won the Excellence in Emergency Services Awards at the AHPI Global Conclave 2026, held in Mumbai.
Dr. Vineeth Chandran, Dr. Ajith Venugopalan, Dr. Binoy Xavier received the awards for their institutions.
The Awarded Institutions and the INDUSEM Leaders.
Aster MIMS Calicut : Dr Vineeth Chandran.
Apollo Adlux Hospital Angamaly : Dr. Binoy Xavier
Caritas Hospital & Institute of Health Sciences, Kottayam: Dr. Ajith Venugopalan
Dr Vineeth Chandran, Head of emergency department, ASTER MIMS, Calicut receiving AHPI award for excellence in emergency services
The prestigious awards, instituted by the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI), recognize healthcare institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance, preparedness, and innovation in emergency medical services.
The award acknowledges excellence in rapid emergency response, clinical outcomes, patient safety, multidisciplinary coordination, and compassionate care delivered during critical situations. These hospitals have consistently set high benchmarks in emergency preparedness and life-saving interventions, significantly contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Fr Jismon (Joint Director) & Dr Ajith Venugopalan (COO & Group Head), Caritas Hospital & Institute of Health Sciences, Kottayam, receiving AHPI award for excellence in emergency services
Speaking on the occasion, AHPI representatives highlighted that the award reflects the institutions’ sustained commitment to quality, safety, and innovation in emergency healthcare, as well as the dedication of their medical, nursing, and allied healthcare teams.
“These awards recognize the role of INDUSEM Leaders who are playing a huge part in the success of Kerala’s healthcare institutions as they strengthen India’s emergency care ecosystem by delivering timely, high-quality care to patients when it matters most. I am very proud of my Leaders so is the INDUSEM Family. Keep Winning Awards and Saving Lives” Said INDUSEM CEO Dr. Sagar Galwankar
Dr Binoy Xavier, Head of emergency department, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly receiving AHPI award for excellence in emergency services
About Emergency Department, Aster MIMS, Calicut
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Aster MIMS, Calicut is one of the biggest quaternary health care centre in Northern Kerala. The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day by emergency physicians and trained nurses and emergency technicians.
The protocol driven department has a footfall of around 40,000 patients a year both national and international and caters from walk-in to the critically ill of all age groups.
The hospital is also the first in the country to be recognized by American Heart Association as Comprehensive Stroke Centre and Comprehensive Chest Pain Centre for their performances in stroke and cardiac emergencies. It is also the first in the country to have a neuro intervention cathlab attached to the emergency department for quick management of acute stroke. For More Information: https://www.asterhospitals.in/hospitals/aster-mims-calicut
About Emergency Department, Caritas Hospital & Institute of Health Sciences, Kottayam.
The Emergency Medicine & Trauma care Department at Caritas Hospital offers comprehensive care for all Medical & Surgical Emergencies irrespective of age 24×7. The 60 bedded largest emergency department in South India has dedicated team of Emergency Physicians, Emergency nurses, Emergency technicians along with a comprehensive support from expert doctors from all major specialities.
The team is always ready to provide the best care to all patients and to fast track medical, interventional or surgical treatments. The team is highly skilled and has provided specialised care for over 50,000 patients annually.
The Emergency Department at Caritas is DNB Accredited as well as NABH Emergency Department Certified state-of-the-art department with all advanced equipment’s & facilities including India’s First Telemedical AI ED on Wheels ambulance system. Along with neurosciences the emergency department is also a NABH Advanced Stroke Centre certification. For More Information: https://www.caritashospital.org/
About Emergency Department, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly
Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly the 73rd hospital of the Apollo Hospitals Group in India represents the legacy of India’s largest and most trusted integrated healthcare network, renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation in healthcare delivery. The Department of Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care at Apollo Adlux Hospital is a multidisciplinary service dedicated to delivering timely, high-quality care to patients requiring immediate medical attention. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced medical technology and supported by an integrated network of on-site super-specialists, critical care teams, and well-trained nursing and paramedical staff, the department ensures round-the-clock comprehensive emergency and acute trauma services, with rapid access to diagnostics, interventional services and definitive care. For More Information: https://www.apolloadluxhospital.co/
About AHPI
The Association of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI) is the apex body representing hospitals and healthcare providers across India, working to promote quality, patient safety, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
The AHPI Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognise outstanding healthcare institutions for exemplary performance, innovation, and commitment to high standards of care across key clinical and operational domains. These awards celebrate organisations that set benchmarks in healthcare quality, service excellence, and patient-centric outcomes, contributing significantly to the strengthening of India’s healthcare ecosystem. For More Information: https://www.ahpi.in/
About INDUSEM
The INDUSEM mission is to envision and implement the future of patient care across the world. This global partnership unites expert educators, innovative researchers, and physicians dedicated to safe patient care across India, the United States, and beyond. Recognized as one of the foremost international collaborations in healthcare, INDUSEM brings together institutions, individuals, and initiatives to advance medical education and practice. To date, it has engaged over 50,000 experts, and its reach continues to expand. For more information, visit www.indusem.org.
