Speaking at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ in New Delhi, Patel delivered a keynote address on the theme, “Innovation to Impact: AI as a Public Health Game Changer.” She emphasised that AI is designed to augment and assist medical professionals rather than substitute them.
“Routine high-volume tasks will be carried out by AI, and doctors and specialists can focus on complex cases and clinical decision-making,” Patel said. She added that AI would also empower non-specialists by elevating their roles and enabling them to operate at the top of their expertise.
