Healthcare IT News January 22, 2026
Union Minister Anupriya Patel says AI is no longer an option but a necessity.
India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched an online training programme on AI in medical education, aiming to equip about 50,000 doctors with foundational AI skills for clinical practice, diagnostics, research, and decision-making.
The programme, developed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, has already drawn more than 42,000 registrations, the ministry said on Wednesday, indicating strong early uptake among medical professionals across the country.
However, the ministry has not disclosed details on the programme’s curriculum structure, duration, assessment methods, certification outcomes, or whether specific AI platforms or vendors are involved.
It also remains unclear how the training will translate into real-world...
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