India’s first nursing excellence training program jointly with Mayo Clinic, USA, successfully concludes at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai

New Delhi: In a landmark collaboration that is set to redefine the future of nursing in India, Lilavati Hospital, in partnership with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, USA, have successfully completed the country’s first-ever ‘Nursing Excellence Training Program’ (NETP). 

As per organizers. this unprecedented initiative started on March 17-26, 2025 is nothing short of revolutionary, and sets a new benchmark for nursing education and care standards across the nation.

The NETP covers a comprehensive training course designed to elevate the skills of 120 nurses, focuses on critical care, operation theater (OT) nursing, and clinical leadership.  With an emphasis on both advanced medical knowledge and leadership development, the program aims to create a new generation of nurses capable of delivering the highest standard of patient care. 

As the NETP closed, it marked a pivotal milestone in transforming India’s healthcare landscape and was celebrated with a glittering Nursing Excellence Program Recognition Ceremony held at the Lilavati Hospital Auditorium, where the participating nurses were honoured for their unwavering dedication to patient care. 

The senior nursing advisors from Mayo Clinic, USA were present for the ceremony along with the Trustees and other dignitaries.

Each trained nurse was felicitated with a Certificate, a newly designed Uniform and the prestigious Mayo Clinic pin, symbolizing their readiness to uphold the highest standards in healthcare.

“We are proud to have launched India’s first Nursing Excellence Training Program in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, a transformative initiative that redefines the standards of nursing education in our country. At Lilavati Hospital, we believe in not only advancing medical care but also empowering healthcare professionals to deliver the highest quality of patient service.” said Mr. Prashant Mehta, Permanent Trustee, Lilavati Hospital. 

This program, alongside our ongoing SEWA initiatives, is a testament to our commitment to both clinical excellence and social responsibility. We remain dedicated to enhancing healthcare accessibility and ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, receives the care they deserve.”

SEWA (Service Equality for the Welfare of All) Initiative :

Besides enhancing clinical standards, Lilavati Hospital has consistently demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility through its SEWA initiative. 

Charu Kishor Mehta, Founder and Permanent Trustee for Life established SEWA department in the year 1997 it is a charity wing of the hospital.

108 villages were adopted under the “Food For Work” program and help them in settling with their life. The Trust was able to get tons of food like milk powder, wheat, sugar and edible oil from Uronaid Belgium which helped the Trust in their charitable endeavours. 

The Trust commenced Roshni Eye Bank where they got the certificate of 3^rd rank in Mumbai for donations of eye operations and for cornea.

From the time Late Shri Kishor Mehta board took over the governance from the earlier board of trustees, over 1,264 underprivileged patients have received free/ subsidized medical treatments, worth approx Rs. 17 Crores, besides conducting 8 other major medical camps like orthopaedics, cardiology, COPD(Chest Medicine), Women Health Screening which benefitted over 5000 patients and more than 50 patients received free treatment including surgeries for various major illnesses for the heart, spine, cancer, neurology, nephrology, orthopaedics, etc.

SEWA’s most impactful projects is the ‘Roshini Cataract Camp’, which has facilitated over 605 free cataract surgeries to the needy till now and the program continues restoring their vision and hope.

On April 22, 2025, Lilavati Hospital will conduct an ‘Artificial Limb Camp Program’ in which high-quality prosthetic limbs shall be provided free-of-charge to around 120 patients.