In a significant step towards improving public health awareness, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), in collaboration with Abbott, a global healthcare company, has declared June 21 – the longest day of the year, as ‘Vitamin D Day of India.’ June 21 offers more sunlight than any other day of the year, making it the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of Vitamin D – often called the ‘sunshine vitamin.’ With extended daylight hours, it becomes easier to step outdoors and absorb natural sunlight, a simple yet powerful way to support overall health. It’s also a timely reminder that something as effortless as spending a little time in the sun can go a long way in keeping us strong, active, and healthy. Interestingly, despite India’s abundant sunshine, nearly 77% of the population is Vitamin D deficient.1 Modern lifestyles play a significant role – many people spend long hours indoors, use sun protection when outside, or live in urban environments where pollution limits sun exposure. Additionally, natural skin characteristics can influence how efficiently Vitamin D is produced. Low levels of this essential vitamin often go unnoticed but can have lasting effects, including weak bones, muscle pain, fatigue, and reduced immunity.2 By observing June 21 as Vitamin D Day, the initiative aims to encourage healthy practices, including safe sun exposure, increased awareness, timely screening, and appropriate management where needed and prescribed by a healthcare professional. The day is also intended to serve as a long-term annual anchor for driving sustained behavior change and strengthening doctor – patient conversations. “Declaring June 21 as Vitamin D Day is an important step in addressing a widespread yet under-recognized public health issue. As doctors, we witness the health impact of Vitamin D deficiency across age groups.3 This initiative will help advance awareness and encourage people to take simple, preventive actions for better health,” said Dr. Anilkumar J. Nayak, National President, IMA. Adding to this, Dr. Jejoe Karankumar, Medical Affairs Director for Abbott in India, noted, “Vitamin D deficiency is common and often silent, yet over time it can weaken bones and affect immunity. Spending about 15–30 minutes in sunlight between 10 am and 2 pm can help the body naturally produce Vitamin D, depending on individual factors. However, sunlight alone may not always be sufficient. Since symptoms are not always obvious, regular screening is important. If levels are low, a doctor can guide the right steps to restore and maintain healthy levels.4,5 This June 21, take an important step – get some sunlight, check your Vitamin D levels, and move toward a stronger, healthier, and more active life. References: Goel S. Vitamin D status in Indian subjects: a retrospective analysis. Int J Res Orthop. 2020 May;6(3):603-610. Pludowski P, Holick MF, et al. Vitamin D effects on musculoskeletal health, immunity, autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, fertility, pregnancy, dementia and mortality-a review of recent evidence. Autoimmun Rev. 2013 Aug;12(10):976-89. Haimi M, Kremer R. Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency from childhood to adulthood: Insights from a sunny country. World J Clin Pediatr. 2017 Feb 8;6(1):1-9. Srivastava SB. Vitamin D: Do We Nee d More Than Sunshine? Am J Lifestyle Med. 2021 Apr 3;15(4):397-401.

National, June 18, 2026 — Trupeer AI, a workflow knowledge platform designed to help enterprises structure, manage, and operationalize organizational knowledge for both employees and AI agents, today announced the appointment of Raghu Subramanian as President and Chief Business Officer. The appointment comes as the company accelerates its global growth strategy and expands its presence across Fortune 500 enterprises, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and technology-enabled business services organizations. Supported by RTP Global and Salesforce Ventures, Trupeer currently serves more than 50,000 teams across 100 countries and delivers knowledge assets in over 120 languages. Strengthening Leadership for the Next Growth Phase Subramanian joins Trupeer following a distinguished career spanning more than two decades in enterprise technology, automation, and business process transformation. He was a founding member of the leadership team at UiPath and played a significant role in the company’s evolution from an early-stage technology venture into a publicly listed global automation leader valued at more than $35 billion at its peak. During his tenure at UiPath, Raghu Subramanian established the company’s India operations in 2016 and later served as President and CEO for India and the Asia-Pacific region. He was instrumental in expanding the company’s regional footprint and supporting enterprise automation adoption across key global markets. Prior to UiPath, he served as Chief Technology Officer at EXL Service. At Trupeer, Subramanian will oversee the company’s commercial strategy, global market expansion initiatives, enterprise partnerships, and customer adoption programs as organizations increasingly seek scalable solutions to support AI deployment and knowledge management. Addressing Enterprise Knowledge Challenges in the AI Era As organizations move beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI implementation, access to structured and reliable organizational knowledge has emerged as a critical factor influencing AI effectiveness. Trupeer’s platform is designed to address this challenge by converting unstructured and multimodal workflows into standardized operating procedures, training materials, knowledge guides, studio-quality instructional videos, and AI-ready contextual information. These resources can be continuously updated and deployed across global teams in more than 120 languages. By creating a centralized knowledge layer, the platform enables organizations to improve knowledge transfer, reduce operational dependencies, and provide AI systems with the contextual information required for effective decision-making and task execution. Leadership Commentary Commenting on the appointment, Shivali Goyal, CEO and Co-Founder of Trupeer AI, said: “Raghu brings extensive experience in helping organizations adopt and scale transformative technologies across global markets. His understanding of enterprise operations, automation, and AI adoption aligns closely with the challenges our customers are addressing today. As organizations increasingly focus on knowledge readiness and AI enablement, his leadership will play an important role in strengthening our commercial capabilities, expanding strategic partnerships, and supporting Trupeer’s next phase of growth.” Speaking on his new role, Raghu Subramanian, President and Chief Business Officer at Trupeer AI, said: “Many organizations continue to face challenges in realizing the full potential of AI because critical business knowledge remains fragmented across teams, systems, and processes. In the emerging agentic AI landscape, access to accurate and structured context is becoming a fundamental requirement for success. Trupeer is focused on helping enterprises bridge this gap by transforming institutional knowledge into an accessible and actionable resource. I look forward to working with customers globally as they build the foundations required for sustainable AI adoption.” Positioned for a Growing Market Opportunity Industry analysts continue to highlight the importance of knowledge infrastructure in enterprise AI success. According to Gartner, while task-specific AI agents are expected to become increasingly embedded within enterprise applications by the end of 2026, many AI initiatives may struggle to achieve desired outcomes due to limitations in data quality, knowledge accessibility, and organizational readiness. Trupeer’s leadership believes that addressing these foundational challenges will be critical as enterprises seek to move from experimentation to large-scale AI deployment. With the appointment of Subramanian, the company aims to strengthen its position within this rapidly evolving market and expand its engagement with enterprise customers worldwide. About Trupeer AI Trupeer AI is a workflow knowledge platform that enables enterprises to capture, structure, and operationalize organizational knowledge for both employees and AI agents. The platform transforms enterprise workflows into standardized documentation, training resources, instructional videos, and AI-ready knowledge assets that can be accessed, updated, and deployed at scale. By making institutional knowledge searchable, actionable, and continuously available, Trupeer helps organizations streamline knowledge transfer, improve operational efficiency, and support enterprise-wide AI adoption. Backed by RTP Global and Salesforce Ventures, the company serves more than 50,000 teams across over 100 countries, including Fortune 100 enterprises, Global Capability Centers, and technology-enabled business services organizations. For more information, visit Trupeer AI. Media Contacts Rahul Pathak rahul@jajabor.io +91 96504 09143 Anushka Dave anushka.dave@jajabor.io +91 83476 75368 Read Also: Indian Medical Association (IMA) declares the longest day of the year, June 21, as ‘Vitamin D Day of India’ in collaboration with Abbott

The Global Excellence Leadership Awards in Africa 2026 concluded on a high note, bringing together an extraordinary gathering of business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry pioneers from across Africa and beyond. Powered by Insights Excellence Awards in collaboration with Insights Success Media, the prestigious event celebrated outstanding individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to shape industries, empower communities, and drive sustainable progress. The awards served as a platform to recognize excellence across healthcare, finance, technology, education, infrastructure, engineering, sustainability, tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, human resources, cybersecurity, supply chain management, capital markets, hospitality, and social impact. The ceremony highlighted the remarkable achievements of leaders who continue to redefine standards of excellence while contributing to Africa’s growing influence on the global stage. Among the distinguished honorees was Saumya Tiwari, Medical Doctor, Aesthetic Medicine Specialist, Founder and Director of S&S Aesthetic Skin Couture, who received the Visionary Woman Leadership Award. Stanley Grau, Managing Director of MSCT BEE Services, was recognized as the Global Leader in B-BBEE Compliance & Empowerment Strategy 2026, while Rohit Khattar (AOCEMS) earned recognition as the Sustainability & Environmental Innovation Leader 2026 for his commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. The education and professional development sectors were strongly represented during the awards. Ornica Mukhavhuli, CEO of African Global Skills Academy, received the Transformational Leader in Education & Hospitality Award, while Nellie Nosisi Feza, Professor at iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu, was honored with the Outstanding Women Leadership in Higher Education Award. Further recognition was awarded to Hendrina Chalwe Doroba, Division Manager – Education and Skills Development at the African Development Bank, who received the Excellence in Gender-Responsive Education and Development Leadership in Africa Award. Leadership in governance, compliance, and risk management was celebrated through Mr. Femi Jaiyeola, Chief Risk Officer, who received the Global Excellence in Risk & Compliance Leadership Award. The event also recognized Boston Moonsamy, Managing Director of Azelis, as Africa’s Most Influential Leader of the Year 2026, acknowledging his exceptional contribution to leadership and business excellence. Healthcare excellence remained a central theme throughout the evening. Agatha Walton, Cluster and Country Head at Sanofi, received the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Award, while Hitesh Upreti was honored as the Global Pharma Leadership: Visionary Leader to Watch in 2026. Noelene Kotschan, CEO and Founder of PinkDrive, earned the Global Health Care Impact Award for Cancer Awareness and Early Detection, while Dr. Lee-Anne Kassel received the Women Icon in Healthcare Leadership 2026 Award. The event also acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Saveshree Govender, Paediatric Surgeon, for her dedication to advancing healthcare excellence and patient care. The financial services and capital markets sectors featured prominently among the honorees. Dave Van Niekerk, CEO of Numeral Group, received the Visionary CEO of the Year – Financial Services & Digital Banking Award, while Kameel Keshav, Chief Executive Officer of Apeiron Capital, earned the Excellence in Financial Leadership & Strategic Capital Markets – Africa 2026 Award. Catherine Campbell-Ferreira, Senior Finance Manager at Amazon, was recognized with the Global Women Leadership Excellence Award in Finance. Additional recognition was awarded to OLORUNtimilehin George, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Pension Custodian Nigeria Ltd., recipient of the Financial Services Leader of the Year Award, and Toyin Owolabi, Managing Director and CEO of FSDH Asset Management, who received the Global Visionary Icon in Asset & Portfolio Management – Africa 2026 Award. The ceremony also celebrated excellence in financial regulation and capital market development. Josephine Okui Ossiya, CEO of Capital Markets Authority Uganda, received the Best Innovations & Impactful Leader Award, while Capital Markets Authority Uganda was recognized as the Best Capital Markets Regulator in Africa. Lyn Tukei, Head of Communication and PR at Capital Markets Authority Uganda, was acknowledged for her contribution to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement. Rakiya Opemi Yusuf, Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria, was honored as the Most Influential Leader in Payments & FinTech Regulation, while Frans Stander, Region Business Expansion Head at Iliad Solutions Ltd, received the Most Influential FinTech & Payments Leader – Africa 2026 Award. Pyoka Mfuni, CFO of Maloto, earned recognition as the Top CFO Driving Organizational Impact 2026. Technology, cybersecurity, and digital innovation were celebrated through the achievements of Barry Buck, Chief Technology Officer at Saucecode, recipient of The Most Influential CTO Revamping Their Industries, 2026 Award. Pretty Newman, Chief Digital Officer at Lambent Cloud JHB, received the Digital Transformation Visionary Award 2026, while Emmanuel Morka, CIO at Access Bank Plc, earned the Global Leadership & Technology Innovation Award 2026. Ebenezer Akinyemi, Chief Digital Officer at Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, was recognized with the Outstanding Chief Digital Officer in Financial Innovation 2026 Award. Cybersecurity leadership was represented by Frances Sithole, CISO at Acute Cybersecurity Services (Private) Limited, who received the Pan-African Cyber Defense Leader of the Year 2026 Award for her outstanding contribution to cybersecurity resilience and digital security leadership. Human resources, talent development, and leadership coaching emerged as major themes during the celebrations. Zanele Nhlabatsi, Human Resources and Administration Manager at National Maize Corporation, received the Rising Star in Human Resources Leadership (SADC) Award, while Sandrine Zouzou, Country Human Resources Manager at Leadway Assurance Company, earned the Rising Star in Human Resources Leadership (Ivory Coast) Award. Elmarie Roberts was honored with the HR Innovation & People Leadership Excellence Award 2026. Further recognition in leadership and people excellence was awarded to Vanessa Haripersad, CEO and Founder of Shankara People Solutions, recipient of the Global Icon in Transformational Leadership & People Excellence – 2026 Award. Dr. Miskyah Toth, CEO of BDCS, was recognized as A Woman at the Forefront of Talent and Business Consulting, while Kershini Govender received the Excellence in Purpose-Led Leadership Coaching Award. The awards also celebrated leaders creating meaningful social impact and empowering future generations. Vishaylin Mahadeo, Engagement Manager at RIIS, received The Most Inspiring Leader for Youth in 2026 Award. Herman Ssebuliba, CEO and Founder of ZABRAVE, earned the Global Social Impact & Innovation Leader of the Year 2026 Award, while Ambassador Sileshi Umer Mohammed, Founder and CEO of Safe Light Initiative, received

Doctors at HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka have successfully performed a rare robot-assisted kidney removal surgery on a 19-month-old child from Mauritius suffering from Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT), a group of birth defects that affect the normal development of the kidneys and urinary system. The young patient had been diagnosed with the condition shortly after birth. Her right kidney had become severely damaged due to multicyclic dysplastic disease, resulting in complete loss of function and repeated episodes of febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs). Following a comprehensive clinical evaluation, specialists at the hospital recommended robotic nephrectomy to remove the non-functioning kidney and prevent further complications. The procedure represents a significant milestone in pediatric robotic surgery, given the patient’s age and the complexity of operating within a very limited anatomical space. Understanding the Impact of CAKUT in Children Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) are among the leading causes of chronic kidney disease in children worldwide. Medical studies indicate that the condition accounts for approximately 50–60 percent of pediatric chronic kidney disease cases and up to 40 percent of pediatric end-stage kidney disease cases. If left untreated, CAKUT can result in recurrent infections, impaired kidney function, and long-term health complications that may significantly affect a child’s quality of life. In this case, the child’s enlarged and non-functional kidney posed a continuing risk of infection, making surgical intervention necessary. Complex Procedure Required Exceptional Precision The surgery was performed by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Vikas Jain, Head of Department and Consultant – Urology at HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka. Speaking about the case, Dr. Jain said: “When we first met the child and her mother, our primary objective was to provide a treatment solution that would improve her quality of life and protect her long-term health. At just 19 months of age, she is among the youngest patients to undergo robotic kidney removal surgery. The procedure was particularly challenging because the enlarged kidney occupied a significant portion of the abdominal cavity, leaving very limited operating space. Careful planning, advanced robotic technology, and coordinated multidisciplinary care enabled us to safely perform the surgery and minimize future health risks.” The robotic approach allowed surgeons to perform delicate movements with enhanced precision, an important advantage when operating on very young children, where anatomical structures are significantly smaller and more sensitive. Multidisciplinary Care Supported Successful Recovery According to Dr. Abhinav Jain, Consultant – Urology at HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka, the success of the procedure extended beyond the surgical intervention itself. “Managing pediatric patients requires meticulous attention at every stage of care, from surgical planning and intraoperative monitoring to postoperative recovery. Protecting the function of the healthy kidney while ensuring effective pain management and a smooth recovery process was a key priority. The patient’s successful recovery and discharge reflected the coordinated efforts of the entire multidisciplinary team.” The anesthesia team played a critical role in ensuring a safe perioperative experience. To enhance postoperative comfort, specialists administered an ultrasound-guided nerve block that provided prolonged pain relief while minimizing the need for additional medication during recovery. Advancing the Role of Robotics in Pediatric Urology The successful outcome highlights the growing application of robotic-assisted surgery in pediatric urology, where precision and minimally invasive techniques can significantly improve surgical outcomes. Robotic technology offers several advantages in complex pediatric procedures, including smaller incisions, reduced postoperative discomfort, faster recovery times, and enhanced surgical accuracy. As technology continues to evolve, specialists believe robot-assisted interventions will play an increasingly important role in treating challenging urological conditions in children. The case also underscores India’s emergence as a preferred destination for advanced medical care, attracting international patients seeking highly specialized treatment for rare and complex conditions. Strengthening India’s Position in Advanced Healthcare Healthcare experts note that growing investments in advanced surgical technologies, coupled with multidisciplinary clinical expertise, are enabling Indian hospitals to undertake increasingly complex procedures across specialties. The successful treatment of a young international patient reflects the confidence that patients and families from around the world continue to place in India’s healthcare ecosystem and its ability to deliver specialized care across a wide range of medical disciplines. About Manipal Hospitals Manipal Hospitals is one of India’s leading healthcare providers, serving more than eight million patients annually through a network of hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare facilities. The healthcare group currently operates 49 hospitals across 24 cities with over 12,600 licensed beds, supported by a team of more than 11,000 doctors and over 34,000 employees. The network provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services to patients from India and around the world. Manipal Hospitals maintain internationally recognized quality standards, including AAHRPP accreditation, while several hospitals within the network hold NABH, NABL, Emergency Services, Blood Bank, and Nursing Excellence accreditations. Read Also: Gargi by PNGS Expands Presence in North and East India with New Kiosks in Kolkata and Ghaziabad