Mumbai: As the global landscape undergoes a significant transformation driven by technological innovations and digital solutions, especially with the bipartisan favorable changes in healthcare, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus remarked, “By merging tech with broader efforts, we can make digital health the driving force behind accessible and equitable care for all.”
“Health is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right. Technology can break barriers of geography, economy, and gender, but it’s only part of the solution. By merging tech with broader efforts, we can make digital health the driving force behind accessible and equitable care for all,” Yunus said at the Global Digital Health Summit 2024.
The Global Digital Health Summit 2024 is a two-day event taking place in Mumbai, with this year’s theme, “Digital Health at Scale: Success Stories,” focusing on AI in healthcare, the digital transformation of hospitals, and the role of digital technologies in managing chronic diseases.
Addressing the event, Dr Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Chairman of the Global Digital Health Summit, said, “As patients shift from episodic to preemptive and holistic care, doctors need to move beyond the stethoscope, hospitals need to transition from bedside to websites, and pharma companies must evolve from selling medicines to embracing Digital Health. This is the age of creation, and Digital Health will pave the way for more accessible and equitable care in the country.”
Another expert at the event, Ann Mond Johnson, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association, emphasised, “In this digital era, there are several issues, such as trust and privacy concerns. With the advances in AI and other technologies, there are always worries about misinformation, disinformation, and the risk of people being manipulated or misled by AI.”
The event also featured an expo showcasing innovative digital health products, services, and solutions from around the world, offering attendees a firsthand look at the future of healthcare technology.