Today, with AI, genomics, advanced diagnostic technologies and digital health innovations, it is becoming possible to predict diseases, prevent them and deliver personalised treatment tailored to every individual, Rajanarsimha said.
Hyderabad: Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Saturday said artificial intelligence (AI) had the potential to significantly enhance doctors’ capabilities and must evolve into a powerful tool in the hands of medical professionals to save lives. “Until now, healthcare systems have largely focused on treating diseases after they occur. Today, with AI, genomics, advanced diagnostic technologies and digital health innovations, it is becoming possible to predict diseases, prevent them and deliver personalised treatment tailored to every individual,” he said.
Addressing the valedictory session of the international conference AI in Healthcare 2.0 – Powering Precision and Personalising Care at private hospitals in Hitec City, Rajanarsimha stressed that however advanced AI may be, its ultimate purpose should be to improve people’s lives. He revealed that AI‑based initiatives are already being introduced in the public healthcare system, including AI‑assisted X‑ray analysis, early sepsis detection systems and technologies capable of identifying diseases such as fatty liver at an early stage.
The government plans to expand AI‑powered diagnostic systems to district hospitals to ensure advanced healthcare services reach even areas where specialist doctors are unavailable, he said. “AI will not replace doctors. It will empower them to deliver better healthcare. Technology must become a life‑saving instrument in the hands of medical professionals,” he added.
Experts from Google, Microsoft, IIIT Hyderabad, IIT Hyderabad, ISB, Novartis, Stanford University, King’s College London, Medtronic and TCS participated in the conference.
Dr Chinnababu Sunkavalli, clinical director and robotic surgical oncologist, remarked: “AI is not merely a technological advancement; it is a transformative force redefining the future of healthcare. AI is playing a critical role in enabling more accurate diagnoses, efficient clinical workflows and personalised treatment strategies. By bringing together healthcare leaders, researchers, technology innovators and policymakers from around the world, this conference serves as a catalyst for the next wave of healthcare transformation.”
