Health of India Summit, 2024

AI & Health: How is AI Transforming Healthcare?

With the growing influence of AI on all sectors, including healthcare, we look at how the future of healthcare will look like in the age of AI. How is the disruptive innovation of AI transforming how we approach health and healthcare?

Heart Health: Breakthroughs in Cardiac Care

Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths globally according to the WHO, accounting for 32% of all global deaths. South Asians, including people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives, were at a greater risk of developing heart disease at a young age, according to recent studies. What are the latest breakthroughs in cardiac care that can help mitigate the risks of heart disease?

Accelerating R&D Innovation for India’s Current & Future Disease Needs

Building on the learnings from the COVID experience, the Indian R&D ecosystem has witnessed a new wave of energy to transform India into a global hub for biopharmaceutical innovation, in order to meet the burgeoning disease needs of India as well as the global South. What role will India play in the global health security and pandemic preparedness space in the near future? What key strengths in the Indian ecosystem will be leveraged for it?

Health Matters, Facts Matters: Tackling Health Misinformation

With increased access to unfiltered, unverified information in the internet age, one’s health can be one of the biggest casualties of this infodemic. Healthcare professionals, journalists, and fact-checkers discuss how to navigate this avalanche of information, and the challenges involved in sifting facts from fiction when it comes to health-related misinformation.

Cancer Conundrum: How to Tackle Rising Cancer Cases in India?

Cancer is the second largest cause of deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research reported that cancer cases and deaths are expected to surge in India between 2022 and 2045. How will India tackle this increased burden and what is the way forward to build a healthier nation?

Women’s Health: The Foundation for Building a Healthier Family & Community

The Right to Breathe: Air Pollution and its Impact on Health

Every year, the Delhi NCR struggles to breathe during its winter months, as air quality plummets in the national capital. With growing evidence that shows the impact this deteriorating air quality has on one’s health, what is the step forward to ensure that every citizen is granted their right to breathe clean air and safeguard their health?

Scaling healthcare in the Digital Age

As India continues to grow, so does its needs for quality healthcare systems. From leveraging digital solutions to public private partnerships- what are the different ways of scaling up equitable access to affordable and quality healthcare in India?

Integrating Herbal Medicine into Modern Healthcare

According to the World Health Organization, about 80% of the population in its member states used some form of traditional medicine, such as herbal medicine, and for many these practices are their first stop for their healthcare. We look at ways to leverage the welath of knowledge in traditonal practices and how one could integrate this into modern healthcare for more sustainable health solutions.