Our Story
From a shared vision to meaningful impact, here is our journey of service and change.
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In 1981, a group of Indian‑American professionals who had studied in undivided Andhra Pradesh came together to create a way to give back to their motherland, founding SHARE USA (Science Health Allied Research Education) to turn that intent into action.
In 1986, this vision took root in India with the creation of SHARE INDIA, later joined by SHARE Medical Care and the MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), providing a home where healthcare delivery, teaching, and research could grow together.
Today, recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Government of India, SHARE INDIA continues to connect global expertise with local needs, using innovation, partnerships, and long‑term community engagement to improve lives across India.
Over the years, SHARE INDIA has blended community service with cutting‑edge research through initiatives like REACH, LIFE, TETRA, and several national and international collaborations, steadily building a culture of research in Indian medical colleges while improving health outcomes in rural communities.
Timeline
1981
SHARE (USA) founded by Dr. P.S. Reddy as a non-profit for global health equity
Society for Health Allied Research & Education (SHARE INDIA) registered as a non-profit research organization in Andhra Pradesh
1986
1987
SHARE Medical Care Foundation established to deliver community health services and education
Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by DST, Government of India
1990
1993
MediCiti Hospital established, providing affordable inpatient and outpatient care to rural populations
REACH (Rural Effective Affordable Comprehensive Healthcare) launched; achieved 100% immunization coverage with Government of Andhra Pradesh
1996
2002
MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) founded
CATCH (Comprehensive Access to Cervical Health) initiated with DBT and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2002
2006
Established India’s first geo-coded Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) covering 50,000 individuals in 45 villages
LIFE (Longitudinal Indian Family hEalth) Study launched, enrolling 1,227 women for pregnancy outcomes research- one of India’s earliest pregnancy cohorts – with ongoing follow-up
2009
2011
Fogarty International Research Training Program sub-award with University of Pittsburgh; 15 early-career researchers trained; 400 medical students trained over 8 years
MILES (Mobility and Independent Living in Elders Study) cohort established with 564 participants- collaboration with University of Pittsburgh
2012
2014
TETRA (Technology Enabled Telemedicine for Rural Areas) launched; non-physician model for diabetes and hypertension care
POP (Prosthetics & Orthotics for the Disabled Program) launched with BITS Pilani; India’s first affordable 3D-printed below-knee prosthesis
2015
2015
NISCHIT (National Initiative to Strengthen HIV/TB Response) implemented with CDC support
Artificial Heart Project initiated- pioneering and beginning the development of a total artificial heart & advancing indigenous biomedical innovation
2018-2019
2020
ICMR-sponsored TB vaccine trials (VPM1002 & Immuvac) completed with 95% retention
BOLSTER (Building Outbreak Leadership & Surveillance Training for Epidemic Response) launched
2020
2021
DBT-BIRAC Dengue & Chikungunya cohort established (5,000+ participants; 95% retention)
mIRA (mHealth Integrated Rural Access) model implemented for hypertension, diabetes, and antenatal care – PHFI sponsored ; collaborations with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2022
2023
TOPSPIN (Treatment Optimisation for Blood Pressure with Single-Pill Combinations in India) completed (98% retention); published in Nature Medicine
Global Environmental & Occupational Health India Project launched with CCDC India and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (NIH-funded)
2023
2024-2025
Screening For Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Respiratory Tuberculosis, Carcinoma Cervix, and Hypertension project launched- 1,747 women screened for cervical cancer (HPV DNA); 5,048 screened for diabetes and hypertension
REACH 2.0 implemented; 3,000+ individuals screened for comprehensive health conditions
2024-2025
2024-2025
Project SHASHAKT launched with CDC funding
Strategic partnerships strengthened with ICMR-NIN and Northwestern University (USA)
2024-2025
2024-2025
Project RISE launched with Jhpiego for HIV treatment and care
Sukhfit-9 prosthesis manufacturing revived with BITS Hyderabad; ready for large-scale rehabilitation