Global Healthcare Academy

What Global Healthcare Academy does

Global Healthcare Academy (legal entity: GHA Global Healthcare Academy Pvt Ltd) is a Bangalore-based, privately held Med-Ed Tech company founded in 2019 that delivers technology-enabled healthcare education across five academic verticals: Allied Healthcare/Paramedical courses, Continuing Medical Education (CME), the Global Dental Academy, Global Healthcare Publishing (GHP), and GHA Conferences. Its product surface spans certificate and diploma programs for allied healthcare workers (General Duty Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Radiology Technician, Dialysis Technician), specialized CME modules in head and neck oncology, robotics, lasers, SBRT/SRS, oral oncology, and mechanical ventilation, a nursing school (SNAHS), and overseas pre-nursing pipelines targeting Australia, Canada, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia. The platform is built around a course management system at courses.globalhealthcareacademy.in coupled with a described "Healthcare Metaverse" VR training layer and on-site simulation labs in Jayanagar, Bangalore.

Revenue is generated through four streams: per-learner course fees (online and blended, with mandatory on-the-job training components), conference and event registrations across Best of ASCO, ASCO GI, CFC, GOC, ISACON, and HAI Conclave with tiered sponsorship packages from ₹10 lakh (Silver) to ₹50 lakh (Platinum), placement and recruitment fees paid by hospitals, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics employers, and recurring revenues from peer-reviewed journals (GHJ-HPR, JOAPM, LASERS, ROBOTICS, S&S). Go-to-market blends self-serve digital enrollment with institutional sales through hospital partnerships (HCG, Narayana Health, Manipal Hospitals, St. John's, St. Philomena's, Sakra World Hospital), ASCO endorsement and ISMPO/ISO co-endorsement, event-led demand generation, and thought-leadership content across blog, newsletter, webinar, and PR channels. GHA serves a horizontal base of medical practitioners, paramedical and nursing professionals, oncology students and postgraduates, doctorpreneurs, and overseas nursing candidates, with stated geographic reach across India, Australia, and the United Kingdom and an ambition to deliver immersive VR training to 20,000+ healthcare professionals globally.

Name

Global Healthcare Academy

Legal name

GHA Global Healthcare Academy Pvt Ltd

Website

https://globalhealthcareacademy.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Healthcare Academy is a Bangalore-based Med-Ed Tech company delivering CME courses, paramedical and nursing training, dental education, peer-reviewed publishing, and healthcare conferences across India, Australia, and the UK. It serves doctors, nurses, allied healthcare workers, and students via a VR-enabled learning platform and ASCO-endorsed events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education & Training

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Medical & Clinical Reference (Physicians, Nursing, Allied Health) (EDAGAGAA), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Continuing medical education
• Paramedical training
• Healthcare conferences
• Medical training platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Online CME & Paramedical Course Fees: GHA generates primary revenue through enrollment fees for its continuing medical education (CME) courses, allied healthcare (paramedical) programs, nursing courses, and specialized training programs (robotics, laser, cadaver dissection). These are structured as one-time course fees or subscription-based access, with both online and offline (in-person workshop) delivery formats. The company also offers blended courses combining online theory with hands-on practical components.
2. Conference & Event Registrations: GHA organizes and hosts large-scale medical conferences (Best of ASCO India, HAI Conclave) generating revenue through delegate registrations, industry sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze tiers), and exhibitor fees. Registration fees range from ₹3,500 for students to ₹30,000 for industry sponsors, with additional revenue from focused sessions and pre-conference workshops.
3. Recruitment & Placement Services: GHA provides campus placement services to hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, clinics, and diagnostics centers, earning placement fees for connecting trained graduates with healthcare employers. The company offers 100% job assistance and organizes quarterly placement sessions, with international placement opportunities in Australia, Canada, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia.
4. Publishing & Academic Journals: GHA operates Global Healthcare Publishing (GHP) and publishes multiple peer-reviewed journals including GHJ - HPR (Health Policy Research), GHJ - JOAPM, GHJ - LASERS, GHJ - ROBOTICS, and GHJ - S & S (Speech and Swallow). Revenue is generated through journal subscriptions, publication fees, and academic knowledge products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Healthcare Academy operates a technology-enabled medical education platform offering continuing medical education (CME) courses, allied healthcare/paramedical training programs, nursing education (SNAHS), overseas pre-nursing preparation (OPNP), specialty conferences (Best of ASCO, HAI Conclave, Gconvene), peer-reviewed publishing (Global Healthcare Publishing journals), and placement services. The company targets doctors, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and students in India, Australia, and the UK, with international placement reach into additional markets including UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, and Canada.

Product overview

Global Healthcare Academy (GHA) is India’s first Med-Ed Tech Academy operating as a multi-vertical education platform. The company offers Allied Healthcare Paramedical Courses (General Duty Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Radiology Technician, Dialysis Technician), Continuing Medical Education programs (laser treatment, robotics in oncology, oral oncology, mechanical ventilation, SBRT/SRS), Global Healthcare Publishing, GHA Conferences including Best of ASCO and Gconvene, Global Dental Academy, School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Overseas Pre-Nursing Programs, Placements services, and HAI Conclave (Healthcare and AI). These verticals are interconnected through technology-enabled learning and shared expertise from leading medical professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Healthcare Publishing (GHP): Healthcare publishing vertical that disseminates valuable knowledge through healthcare publications
• HAI Conclave
• Best of ASCO
• Gconvene

Products and services

• Allied Healthcare – Paramedical Courses Paramedical training programs covering healthcare assistant roles including General Duty Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Radiology Technician, and Dialysis Technician, designed for students and career entrants seeking allied healthcare certification and placement.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Upskilling and reskilling courses for qualified healthcare professionals including specialized oncology programs in laser treatment of head and neck cancers, oral oncology, robotics in head & neck oncology, mechanical ventilation, robotics in GI, robotics in gynaecology, SBRT & SRS, and foundation course in implantology, delivered online and via blended formats.
• Gconvene Conference A conference platform organizing oncology-focused events including ASCO GI 2026, CFC 2026, GOC Conference, and ISACON 2026, connecting healthcare professionals with global research and best practices.
• Global Healthcare Publishing (GHP) Publishing division connecting the healthcare knowledge ecosystem including students, academicians, researchers, universities, industries, and research organisations through peer-reviewed journals such as GHJ - HPR (Health Policy Research), GHJ - JOAPM, GHJ - LASERS, GHJ - ROBOTICS, and GHJ - S & S (Speech and Swallow).
• Global Dental Academy (GDA) Specialized programs for aspiring and established dental professionals covering dental education, training, and continuing professional development.
• School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (SNAHS) Training programs for nursing freshers, employee upskilling, placements in India and internationally, and continued nursing education across specialties including Critical Care, Cardiac Care, Gynaecology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Respiratory diseases, Geriatric, and Paediatrics nursing.
• Overseas Pre-Nursing Programs (OPNP) Pre-nursing training programs preparing candidates for successful careers in international healthcare, particularly in Australia, including tailor-made pre-nursing curriculum, IELTS training, soft skills development, visa application support, and international job hunting assistance.
• GHA Placements Campus placement services including internship programs, mentorship programs, and recruitment services with 100% job assistance, connecting trained graduates with hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, clinics, and diagnostics centers in India and internationally.
• HAI Conclave India's first national platform dedicated to Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence, bringing together clinicians, AI scientists, hospital leaders, policymakers, researchers, startups, and technology experts from companies including Google, Philips, Roche, Siemens Healthineers, IBM, Tech Mahindra, EY-Parthenon, United Imaging, and Intuitive.

Quantifiable outcome

• VR-based training is 500% more effective for skill mastery compared to traditional methods
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026Google participated as a technology partner in the HAI Conclave 2026, India's first national platform dedicated to Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence, hosted by GHA in Karnataka. The event brought together clinicians, AI scientists, hospital leaders, policymakers, researchers, startups, and technology experts from India and overseas to explore how AI can improve patient care.
• PhilipsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026Philips participated in the HAI Conclave 2026 as a global healthcare technology company, contributing to discussions on AI in healthcare alongside clinicians, hospital leaders, and policymakers.
• RocheminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026Roche participated in the HAI Conclave 2026 as a pharmaceutical and healthcare technology company, contributing expertise to discussions on AI applications in healthcare delivery and patient care.
• Siemens HealthineersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026Siemens Healthineers participated in the HAI Conclave 2026, contributing medical imaging and diagnostics technology expertise to the AI healthcare dialogue.
• IBMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026IBM participated in the HAI Conclave 2026, contributing artificial intelligence and enterprise technology expertise to the healthcare AI discourse.
• EY-ParthenonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026EY-Parthenon contributed strategic consulting expertise on healthcare AI adoption and market dynamics at the HAI Conclave 2026.
• United ImagingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026United Imaging participated in the HAI Conclave 2026 as a medical imaging technology company contributing to AI healthcare discussions.
• IntuitiveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2026Intuitive (da Vinci surgical robotics) provided facility and expertise for robotics training sessions at the HAI Conclave 2026 and Best of ASCO conference. GHA has partnered with Intuitive for hands-on robotic surgery training including simulator/console sessions and live surgery observation with Dr. Surender Dabas.
• Best of ASCO / American Society of Clinical OncologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2025GHA has a formal partnership with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) to host the 'Best of ASCO' India conference, an official ASCO-endorsed educational initiative that brings practice-changing updates from ASCO's annual meeting to Indian healthcare professionals. ASCO endorses the event and ISMPO & ISO provide additional institutional endorsement.
• ISMPO (Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2025ISMPO co-endorses the Best of ASCO India conference alongside ASCO and ISO, providing institutional credibility within the Indian oncology community and helping drive participation from medical and pediatric oncologists across India.
• ISO (Indian Society of Oncology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2025ISO co-endorses the Best of ASCO India conference, lending institutional support from the broader Indian oncology professional community.
• Platinum Sponsors — Best of ASCO 2025majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 August 2025Platinum-level sponsors of Best of ASCO 2025 receive ₹50 lakhs sponsorship packages including 6x3 sqm exhibit space, 15 complimentary registrations, logo placement, dinner symposium, focus parallel symposium, and 1 industry session.
• Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors & Exhibitors — Best of ASCO 2025minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 August 2025Companies including BD, BMS, Pfizer, Intuitive, ImmunoAct, Natco, MGI, Amneal, Reliance, OneCell, ERIS, and Intas participated as Gold/Silver/Bronze sponsors and exhibitors at Best of ASCO 2025, generating significant revenue for GHA while providing brand visibility and industry engagement.
• HCG (HealthCare Global Enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCG is featured as a key institutional partner in GHA's learning collaboration network. Multiple HCG oncologists serve on the Best of ASCO organizing committee (Dr. Govind Babu, Dr. Jagannath Dixit, Dr. Mithua Ghosh, Dr. Nataraj K S, Dr. Rakesh Jalali, Dr. Vishal Rao, Dr. Vikram Malya). GHA also partners with HCG for robotics training and faculty exchange.
• SAHMRI (South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAHMRI is featured as a learning collaboration partner in GHA's international network, supporting cross-border academic exchange, research collaborations, and CME program delivery between India and Australia.
• Narayana HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNarayana Health is a key hospital partner where GHA alumni and trainees complete internships and receive placement opportunities. Dr. Vivek Shetty, a Head and Neck Surgeon from Narayana Health Hospital Bangalore, provided a testimonial for GHA's robotics training program.
• Manipal HospitalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManipal Hospitals is a major placement partner and conference collaborator. Dr. Amit Rauthan, Head of Medical Oncology at Manipal Hospitals, serves on the Best of ASCO organizing committee, and Manipal Hospital staff participate in GHA training programs and conferences.
• St. John's Medical College & HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's Medical College is a learning collaboration partner supporting GHA's academic and clinical training programs through faculty exchange and student internships.
• St. Philomena's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Philomena's Hospital is featured as a learning collaboration partner providing clinical training and placement opportunities for GHA graduates.
• Sakra World HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSakra World Hospital is listed as a learning collaboration partner supporting GHA's international network and healthcare education programs.
• Sun PharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSun Pharma is shown as a past sponsor and exhibitor at GHA conferences, supporting healthcare education events through sponsorship packages.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HealthStream: US-listed leader in healthcare workforce development, compliance training, and competency management for hospital systems. Operates at scale with enterprise hospital contracts analogous to GHA's aspirations to serve hospital networks across multiple geographies.
• Coursera: Global MOOC platform hosting healthcare courses from Johns Hopkins, Imperial College, and others. Adjacent competitor for individual self-serve CME and short-course enrollment; comparable on online enrollment, payment, and certification infrastructure.
• Relias (Relias Learning): Large-scale healthcare workforce training and analytics platform serving hospitals, senior care, and behavioral health providers globally. Comparable on healthcare professional upskilling, regulatory training, and enterprise SaaS-style licensing model.
• Wolters Kluwer Health: Global medical publishing and clinical decision support leader (Lippincott, Ovid, UpToDate). Comparable on healthcare publishing vertical and the journal-anchored content strategy that GHA replicates with Global Healthcare Publishing.

Emerging players

• Practo: India's leading digital healthcare platform for doctor discovery, telehealth, and clinical practice software. Has adjacent continuing-education content and a strong Indian physician user base that overlaps with GHA's CME audience.

Direct peers

• DigiNerve: India-focused digital medical education platform offering expert-led online courses for doctors and healthcare professionals. Competes head-to-head with GHA on online CME content, surgical skill modules (robotics, endoscopy), and certificate programs.
• Medvarsity: India-based medical e-learning venture founded by Apollo Hospitals, offering CME, fellowship, and allied health certificate courses. Direct competitor to GHA's CME and paramedical verticals, sharing target audience (Indian doctors, allied health professionals) and pricing model (per-course fees).
• AMBOSS: Global medical knowledge platform for physicians and medical students with clinical decision support and learning modules. Comparable on knowledge-content depth, exam-prep positioning, and cross-border scalability ambitions.
• MediSage: Online CME platform serving Indian physicians with peer-reviewed video lectures, live webinars, and case-based learning. Directly comparable on physician upskilling use cases and asynchronous delivery model.
• AMA Ed Hub: American Medical Association's online learning platform distributing CME-accredited content from top US institutions. Competes in the same CME category as GHA's oncology and allied health courses, with strong institutional brand and CME credit acceptance in global markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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