New Delhi: India’s digital health infrastructure, enhanced by advancements such as telemedicine and mobile apps, is set to be a key driver of global economic growth and human development, V K Paul, member (Health), NITI Aayog, said at the third meeting of the Health Working Group of G20 in Hyderabad. “India, representing the Global South, is committed to bridging the digital health divide by endorsing digital solutions and innovations for universal health coverage," said Paul.
He underscored the critical role digital technologies could play in achieving comprehensive health coverage and tackling health crises.
Digital health services ensure healthcare access for individuals regardless of their location or socio-economic status and promote the efficient exchange of health information among various stakeholders.
Paul highlighted the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission as a model initiative that centralizes citizens in its endeavors. The mission unites multiple stakeholders, including state and union governments, laboratories, insurance providers, health tech firms, doctors, and NGOs.