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India's Health Minister Advocates for Ethical AI in Healthcare at World Health Assembly
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda Addresses Side Event on “Artificial Intelligence in Health: Laws, Ethical Oversight, Research and Equity” at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva
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At the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, India's Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda emphasized the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. He called for ethical oversight and equitable access to ensure AI benefits all citizens while highlighting India's initiatives like the Digital India program and the Strategy for AI in Healthcare for India (SAHI).
- 01Shri Nadda highlighted the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in 2021, which aims to create quality health data through consent-based digital health frameworks.
- 02The Strategy for AI in Healthcare for India (SAHI) was launched to guide ethical, transparent, and people-centric AI deployment in healthcare.
- 03Nadda warned that AI could deepen healthcare inequities if not designed responsibly, emphasizing the need for governance frameworks.
- 04The Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI (BODH) was introduced to ensure AI solutions are benchmarked against real-world datasets.
- 05Nadda called for international collaboration to address AI challenges and promote ethical AI development across nations.
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During the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, India's Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming healthcare systems. He emphasized that while AI offers significant opportunities for improving healthcare delivery, it must be governed by sound regulations, rigorous research, and ethical oversight to ensure equitable access for all citizens. Nadda pointed out that India has built a robust digital foundation through the Digital India initiative launched in 2015, which aims to empower the country as a digitally advanced society. He also discussed the National Health Policy of 2017 and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission of 2021, which focus on creating a scalable digital health ecosystem. Furthermore, Nadda introduced the Strategy for AI in Healthcare for India (SAHI), the first comprehensive strategy from the Global South, designed to guide ethical AI deployment. He highlighted the importance of the Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI (BODH) to ensure AI solutions are effective and equitable. Nadda concluded by stressing the need for global collaboration to tackle the challenges posed by AI in healthcare, advocating for innovation anchored in equity and public good.
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The initiatives discussed by Shri Nadda aim to improve healthcare delivery and equity for India's diverse population, potentially transforming access to healthcare services.
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