Healthium Medtech and Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC) sign MoU to enhance skill development in Indian healthcare
Strategic partnership to offer specialised training and certification programs for skilling, reskilling and upskilling healthcare professionals across India
Healthium Medtech, a global player in medical devices focused on products within the surgical and post-surgical ecosystem - including wound closure, advanced wound care, arthroscopy and infection prevention segments - has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC, a non-profit organisation supported by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and leading organisations across healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals, medical device industries, diagnostics, in public and private sectors which is aligned with the “Skill India program” - a flagship initiative under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Anish Bafna, CEO & MD of Healthium Medtech, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, saying, “Healthium has always been dedicated to fostering excellence in healthcare by empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Through this partnership with HSSC, we are thrilled to extend our reach in skill development, focusing on creating practical, industry-relevant training that will directly impact the quality of care patients receive. By equipping healthcare workers with advanced, hands-on skills, we can help build a more competent and confident workforce, ready to meet the complexities of modern medical practices and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.”
The MoU was formalised in New Delhi with senior representatives from both organisations. Healthium and HSSC will now collaborate to deliver training programs aimed at skilling, reskilling and upskilling healthcare workers, enabling them to address evolving challenges in the field.
Ashish Jain, CEO, Healthcare Sector Skill Council, noted the strategic importance of the partnership, stating, “Collaborating with Healthium Medtech aligns with our vision to strengthen healthcare standards in India by cultivating a skilled and adaptable workforce as HSSC is dedicated to building a skilled and competent healthcare workforce that meets the highest industry standards and is equipped to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. Healthium’s commitment to innovation and quality training makes them an ideal partner in our mission to raise the bar for healthcare skills. Together, we aim to set a new benchmark for skill development, contributing to a stronger, more resilient healthcare system aimed at empowering India’s youth with employable skills across various industries and sectors”.
Under the partnership, Healthium Medtech and HSSC will be jointly working on developing the training programs, comprehensive training modules tailored to the specialised skills required in the healthcare sector. In line with this commitment, Healthium will conduct training batches throughout the year. This partnership not only strengthens Healthium’s role in healthcare training but also underscores HSSC’s dedication to expanding the network of quality educational providers within India’s healthcare sector.
About Healthium Medtech Limited
Healthium Medtech Limited is a global medtech company focused on products in surgical, post-surgical, advanced wound care, arthroscopy and infection prevention segments. 1 in 5 surgeries conducted globally uses a Healthium product. It is the largest independent Indian medical device company and the largest non-captive manufacturer of surgical needles globally. With a vision to provide access to precision medtech for every patient globally, the company has built the nation’s largest sales force with an extensive market access in India, reaching 90% of all districts in India, which have secondary healthcare facilities and covering over 40,000 surgeons across 18,000 hospitals.
The company’s diverse portfolio includes 52,000+ SKUs across advanced surgery, arthroscopy, wound care and infection prevention products. With a strong focus on R&D, the company has 7 high precision, integrated and scaled manufacturing facilities with global certifications and approvals like US FDA, CDSCO, TGA, ISO, cGMP and CE under the stringent new EUDMR norms. Healthium with 85+ patents (including pending applications) across United States, Europe and India also has a significant global presence with exports to over 90+ countries, including the USA, France, Germany and Brazil. In the last 4 years, the company has launched over 35+ new products including a patented arthroscopy portfolio.
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