KIMSHEALTH wins two UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards 2026; marks a first in the history of UNIVANTS

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KIMSHEALTH bagged two UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards 2026, for its innovative healthcare initiatives focusing on improving patient safety and outcomes. 'Improving perinatal outcomes and protecting safety through laboratory medicine-guided risk stratification of antenatal alloimmunization ' won the award in the Elite Category. The initiative focuses on the early detection and management of antenatal alloimmunization, a condition in which a pregnant woman develops antibodies that can attack the baby’s red blood cells and cause anaemia. This helps doctors identify high-risk pregnancies early and monitor babies closely, enabling timely treatment, including blood transfusions when needed, and at the same time helps avoid unnecessary interventions for mothers at low risk. 'Nurse-led anti-coagulation clinic for improved safety and reduced complications in patients taking oral anticoagulation ' won the award in the Distinction Category. The clinic is managed by a specially trained nurse who provides personalised care, dose monitoring, patient education and follow-up for patients taking blood-thinning medicines. The clinic also offers round-the-clock telephonic support. Currently, the clinic serves 1,200 patients.

The International awards were received by the KIMSHEALTH team, in the presence of Dr. M I Sahadulla, Group Chairman and Managing Director, KIMSHEALTH, from Tricia. H. Ravalico, Global Director, Abbott, at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram. It is for the first time in the history of UNIVANTS that the same hospital has been honoured with two awards.

The award was received by the KIMSHEALTH team, in the presence of Dr. M I Sahadulla, Group Chairman and Managing Director, KIMSHEALTH, from Tricia. H. Ravalico, Global Director, Abbott, at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram. It is for the first time in the history of UNIVANTS that the same hospital has been honoured with two awards. It is for the first time in the history of UNIVANTS that the same hospital has been honoured with two awards.

"Winning two awards at the UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards 2026 is a significant achievement for KIMSHEALTH. It highlights the organisation’s continued focus on patient safety, clinical excellence, teamwork, and innovation," said Dr. Sahadulla

The UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Awards is a global programme that recognises and celebrates healthcare initiatives that bring meaningful improvement in patient care and healthcare delivery. The award is an earned honour, assessed and evaluated by judges from seven world-renowned organisations, societies, and leaders from across healthcare. More than 80 applications were received from different parts of the world for the 2026 awards.