New Delhi, September 4, 2025: India has been welcomed as a pioneer country by HealthAI, joining the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN) to advance the responsible application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This significant collaboration between India and HealthAI aims to share best practices and accelerate global efforts for safer and more effective deployment of AI technologies in healthcare.

The Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science (ICMR-NIRDHDS), along with IndiaAI, will collaborate with HealthAI and other GRN members such as the UK and Singapore to exchange safety protocols and monitor AI performance within clinical settings. This partnership reinforces HealthAI’s mission to promote fair, secure, and efficient AI-driven health solutions and establishes India’s leadership in the responsible use of AI in healthcare.

The signing ceremony in New Delhi saw the participation of Dr. Sanghamitra Pati, Additional Director General, Dr. Mona Duggal, Director of ICMR-NIRDHDS, Kavita Bhatia, COO of IndiaAI, and Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite, CEO of HealthAI.

Kavita Bhatia, COO of IndiaAI, remarked, “India’s national AI strategy is crafted to position the country as a global AI workforce hub while leveraging AI for public services, value creation, startup support, and job growth. Our collaboration with HealthAI is a pivotal part of this vision, advancing responsible AI in health to build safe, effective, and widely adopted AI tools throughout the healthcare ecosystem.”

Dr. Mona Duggal emphasized, “Through this partnership, we foster cross-disciplinary engagement and strengthen data-driven healthcare practices, aiming to enhance the safety, effectiveness, and accessibility of AI in health.”

Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite, CEO of HealthAI, expressed honor in India’s participation, stating, “India’s extensive healthcare experience and commitment to digital innovation bring valuable insights to our global network. We welcome India as a founding pioneer country and look forward to their expertise in ensuring AI benefits reach patients safely and effectively.”

This alliance enables India to contribute its health expertise to global AI governance while accelerating the safe integration of AI tools across the country’s diverse healthcare landscape. As AI advances in healthcare delivery, responsible AI stands as a crucial enabler for improving service efficiency and expanding equitable access to quality care on both national and global scales.

Members of the GRN also receive technical support and contribute to adopting best practice standards that balance innovation with data privacy and patient safety. Looking ahead, HealthAI plans to enhance support for pioneer countries through stakeholder engagement and the exchange of insights, building a trusted and interconnected framework for AI use across Asia and beyond. — MB Bureau