India launches 'AI for All' program to expand artificial intelligence across healthcare
The Academy of Digital Health Sciences announced the 'AI for All' Mission, a program designed to broaden the use of artificial intelligence within healthcare systems. Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the initiative today.
The mission ties to ADHS's 2022 vision to achieve Digital Health for All by 2028, the 50th anniversary of the Alma-Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care.
Two new certification programs
ADHS rolled out two educational offerings. The first, the Certified Digital Health Officer (CDHO) programme, targets healthcare professionals, administrators, and policy leaders. The Indian Institute of Management Raipur and ADHS jointly offer the program, with participants receiving IIM Executive Alumni status.
Sanjeev Prashar, Director-In charge at IIM Raipur, said the program equips healthcare leaders and government officials with strategic understanding to lead digital transformation. "Leadership must evolve alongside technology," Prashar said.
The second offering is a post-graduate course in Digital Health and Public Health, jointly certified by ADHS, IIM Raipur, and PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences. The curriculum covers epidemiology, health informatics, AI-driven surveillance, digital therapeutics, and public health strategy.
The program uses blended learning with campus immersion at IIM Raipur, PHFI, and ADHS's Global Digital Health Summit.
Addressing workforce gaps
K Srinath Reddy, Chancellor at PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences, called the certification program "the first-of-its-kind globally." He said it addresses the need to create professionals who can work across both digital health and public health disciplines.
Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Founder and Chairman of ADHS, framed the mission as democratizing access to AI in healthcare. "AI is not a luxury for the few, it must be a right for all," Gupta said.
The academy plans to train clinicians, administrators, and health systems through various professional upskilling programs before 2028.
Healthcare professionals seeking to understand AI for Healthcare or interested in formal credentials can explore these AI for Education pathways.
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