With India’s medical diagnostics market projected to reach USD 44.87 billion by 2030, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals is surging. Addressing this need, Virohan, a leading healthcare education institute, has partnered with Orange Health Labs to provide Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) students with internships and job opportunities across 76 cities, including major hubs like Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Bengaluru.
Orange Health Labs, founded in 2020, is transforming India’s diagnostic landscape with its on-demand, at-home testing model. Offering 60-minute sample collection and delivering reports within six hours, the company has made high-quality diagnostics both accessible and convenient. With partnerships across 1,000+ clinics, Orange Health aims to create a more efficient, patient-centric healthcare system. The company currently recruits around 300 MLT professionals annually, with projections to hire nearly 1,000 per year over the next five years as expansion accelerates.
Virohan plays a critical role in building a skilled workforce for this growing sector. Its MLT programs equip students with extensive knowledge in clinical pathology, hematology, immunology, serology, biochemistry, histopathology, cytopathology, blood banking, and laboratory management. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical learning and hands-on diagnostic training, ensuring that students are prepared to meet the evolving demands of modern healthcare.
Commenting on the partnership, Nalin Saluja, Co-Founder & CTO of Virohan, said, “We are excited to collaborate with Orange Health Labs, a pioneer in rapid diagnostics. This partnership offers our students invaluable real-world exposure while addressing the sector’s growing need for skilled professionals. With ten students already placed, we are off to a promising start.”
Tarun Bhambra, Co-Founder & CEO of Orange Health Labs, added, “At Orange Health, speed and precision guide our work, but equally important is the human element—empathy and patient care. Through this partnership, we aim to mentor a new generation of allied healthcare professionals who will not only excel technically but also embody compassion in patient interactions.”
Despite advancements in technology and AI, India faces a pressing shortage of frontline diagnostic professionals, particularly phlebotomists and MLT technicians. As traditional diagnostic centers give way to decentralized, patient-centric models, the demand for well-trained professionals continues to outpace supply. A GlobeNewswire report warns that while India’s diagnostics sector may triple by 2030, the growing talent gap threatens to stall this expansion.
Virohan’s industry-aligned, employer-integrated programs aim to bridge this gap. With over 2,000 employer partners and a 98% placement rate, the institute continues to create dignified, future-ready careers in healthcare, ensuring the sector’s sustainable growth.