As obesity and chronic diseases rise, AI poised to revolutionise healthcare delivery: Dr Naresh Trehan

The 22nd CII Annual Health Summit was held on Tuesday with the theme Adding Life to Years in the Age of Artificial Intelligence in New DelhiWhile speaking at the Health Summit Dr Naresh Trehan Chairman CII Steering Group on Health amp Healthcare Council and CMD Medanta The Medicity said Providing quality healthcare to all citizens is a key priority for Governments worldwide and particularly for India with its population of 14 billion India has made significant progress through various Government initiatives strong publicprivate partnerships and a vibrant private healthcare sectorHowever with expanding healthcare needs driven by rising rates of obesity cancer and other chronic conditions new solutions are essential AI holds immense potential to transform healthcare delivery by expanding access enhancing expertise reducing costs and improving overall efficiency he addedSuneeta Reddy Managing Director Apollo Hospitals said India has witnessed remarkable improvements in key healthcare indicators including reductions in infant and maternal mortality rates the availability of affordable treatment and growing medical tourism with patients arriving from over 140 countriesThe creation of more than 79 crore ABHA IDs underscores the countrys progress in building a robust digital health ecosystem With over 250 million health data points and a strong foundation in intellectual property and digital technologies Artificial Intelligence AI offers immense potential to further scale and strengthen Indias healthcare system As noncommunicable diseases continue to rise it is imperative for India to harness the power of AI for early detection prevention and better health outcomes she addedDr Kenji Shibuya Chief Executive Officer Medical Excellence Japan said Collaboration between India and Japan can play a pivotal role in shaping a broader healthcare agenda for the future Ayurveda one of Indias enduring strengths offers a holistic approach to wellness and integrating AI into this traditional system can greatly enhance its effectiveness in addressing a wide range of health conditions including chronic inflammation and lifestylerelated diseases Japans wellestablished expertise in preventive healthcare complements Indias capabilities creating a powerful synergy This partnership stands as a model of robust SouthSouth cooperation demonstrating how shared knowledge and innovation can advance global health outcomesThe theme for the Summit Adding Life to Years in the Age of Artificial Intelligence is both visionary and urgent as mentioned by Amita Sarkar Deputy Director General CIIA tripartite MOU between CII MEJ and ERIA was exchanged marking a new chapter of collaboration in healthcare technology policy research and capacity building across the IndoPacific This MoU underscores a shared commitment to fostering an inclusive resilient and sustainable healthcare ecosystem between India and Japan said Dr Takayuki Yamanaka Chief Operation Officer Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia ERIAAs India advances toward the vision of Viksit Bharat reimagining healthcare through the lens of AI is both an opportunity and a necessity highlighted Dr Shubnum Singh Principal Advisor Healthcare CIIIt captures the promise of technology to not just extend life but to improve the quality and dignity of those additional years AI and digital tools are redefining diagnostics research and patient engagement but the true test lies in how intelligently and inclusively we apply them to strengthen our health systems and empower our people she addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever