Former Union Health Secretary C. K. Mishra joins Practo Board

Digital healthcare platform Practo has appointed former Union health secretary C. K. Mishra as an independent director on its board.

An Indian Administrative Service officer with 37 years of public service, he retired in 2020 after holding several senior leadership roles. As secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, he oversaw national health programmes and large-scale public health systems. His experience in building and governing infrastructure at scale brings leadership to Practo as it continues to expand its integrated healthcare platform.

Mishra joins a board that has recently added advisor TVG Krishnamurthy and healthcare administrator Alexander Kuruvilla.

Commenting on joining the Board, C.K. Mishra said, “Practo has built a neutral, technology-driven ecosystem connecting patients, providers, and payors, and I believe such platforms can play an important role in strengthening healthcare delivery. I look forward to contributing to this journey.”

Shashank ND, Founder and CEO, Practo, said, “It is an honour for us that C.K. Mishra has chosen to join Practo’s Board and, notably, make this his first such association with a company in the healthcare space. His experience in building and governing large-scale systems will be invaluable as we continue strengthening our platform.”

This development comes as Practo expands its international footprint, scaling its consumer and enterprise presence in the United States and the UAE.