Quote on Digital Health Can Help BRICS Countries Build More Accessible, Connected and Continuous Healthcare Systems

Dr. Vikram Thaploo, CEO, Apollo TeleHealth, said, “The BRICS New Delhi Declaration’s emphasis on digital health and AI-enabled healthcare marks an important recognition of how technology can reshape the way healthcare is accessed and delivered. For a country like India, where geography, availability of specialists and continuity of care can often determine health outcomes, digital health can help take quality medical expertise closer to people, irrespective of where they live. Telemedicine, remote consultations, digital health records, AI-assisted clinical decision support and connected care models can together create a more responsive and continuous healthcare ecosystem, extending the reach of both primary and specialised care. The next phase of India’s digital health journey should therefore focus on building scalable, interoperable and clinically meaningful solutions that integrate seamlessly into the healthcare delivery system. AI, in particular, has the potential to augment clinical capabilities, enable earlier intervention and help healthcare professionals make more informed decisions, while keeping patient needs and trust at the centre. The BRICS focus provides a strong platform for countries to learn from one another and advance digital health models that are inclusive, responsible and capable of delivering better care at scale.

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