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 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)