MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company has partnered with Japan’s ELECOM to introduce IoT-enabled smart health devices for preventive healthcare. This collaboration aims to simplify daily health management by integrating digital technology with essential healthcare products. In the first phase, the partnership will focus on delivering integrated healthcare solutions across India. With increasing lifestyle diseases and a limited number of healthcare professionals, both companies seek to enhance health monitoring and improve access to quality medical services.
By leveraging ELECOM’s expertise in IoT technology, the alliance brings devices such as weighing scales, body composition monitors and blood pressure monitors that provide real-time health insights. These smart devices will sync automatically with the MediBuddy app, allowing users to track their health data effortlessly. This technology-driven approach is expected to facilitate early detection of health risks and timely intervention for non-communicable diseases.
Satish Kannan, CEO and Co-founder of MediBuddy emphasized that digital healthcare plays a crucial role in providing medical services to billions across India. He highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare in addressing the country’s growing burden of lifestyle-related diseases. Dr. Kota Hada, CEO of ELECOM’s Healthcare Division stated that their IoT technology bridges the gap between routine health monitoring and professional medical care. He added that this collaboration aims to integrate healthcare solutions with advanced technology, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience.
This partnership marks a significant step in strengthening India’s digital healthcare ecosystem and driving continuous innovation. By introducing solutions designed to the Indian market, MediBuddy and ELECOM are poised to transform preventive healthcare. Their shared vision of accessible, personalized and technology-driven medical solutions is expected to contribute to better health outcomes nationwide.
