R. L. Jalappa Hospital & Research Centre, Kolar, received the prestigious “Excellence in Affordable Healthcare Financing” Award at the 6th Edition of The Economic Times Healthcare Awards, held in New Delhi on 11th September 2026. The hospital was selected from over 400 national nominations in recognition of its commitment to providing quality, advanced, and affordable healthcare to rural and underserved communities.

The 1,360-bed tertiary care teaching hospital has integrated advanced medical technology with financial accessibility through initiatives including advanced oncology care, free maternal delivery services, cancer screening programmes, specialized care for children with blood disorders, free insulin support for children with juvenile diabetes, free meals for inpatients, facilitation of government healthcare schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, and affordable comprehensive health check-ups.

The award was received by Dr. J. Krishnappa, Dr. K. Dinesh, and Dr. K. J. Devendra Prasad. The recognition reflects the collective dedication of the hospital’s healthcare professionals and staff towards delivering accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all.