Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Insights from India

This paper describes some of the main opportunities and challenges of using AI in healthcare. It then turns to a case study of the use of AI for healthcare purposes in India, discussing key applications, challenges and risks in this context.

Research paper Updated 20 July 2023 Published 30 July 2020 ISBN: 978 1 78413 394 8

Inside view of SigTuple office in Bengaluru, on 3 May 2017. The company is helping hospitals and healthcare centres to improve the speed and accuracy of blood reports. Photo by Mint/Getty Images.
— Inside view of SigTuple office in Bengaluru, on 3 May 2017. The company is helping hospitals and healthcare centres to improve the speed and accuracy of blood reports. Photo by Mint/Getty Images.

Claire Muñoz Parry

Former Assistant Director, Global Health Programme

Dr Urvashi Aneja

Former Associate Fellow, Asia-Pacific Programme (based in India)