Archive · 24 Jul 2026
BRICS Nations Strengthen Health Cooperation Through Digital Innovation
The BRICS nations are working together to improve healthcare using digital technology and artificial intelligence.
At a recent meeting, they discussed how digital health records and AI can help provide better healthcare for everyone.
India shared its progress, like creating digital IDs for over 940 million people and setting up a framework for using AI in healthcare.
The goal is to make sure that healthcare is continuous and connected, no matter where you are or who you see for treatment.
BRICS nations are focusing on digital health and AI to achieve universal health coverage.
Continuity of care is a fundamental challenge requiring connected healthcare journeys.
India has issued over 940 million Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs.
BRICS countries are committed to strengthening resilient and equitable health systems.
India's Strategic Framework for AI in Healthcare ensures responsible adoption of AI in healthcare.
- Who
- BRICS Health Ministers and policymakers
- What
- Strengthening health cooperation through digital innovation
- When
- July 22-24
- Where
- India
- Why
- To achieve universal health coverage and seamless continuity of care
Digital Health Advocates
Traditional Health Systems Supporters
Role of Digital Health and AI
Digital Health Advocates
Digital health and AI are crucial for achieving universal health coverage and seamless continuity of care.
Traditional Health Systems Supporters
Traditional health systems can effectively address healthcare challenges without relying heavily on digital solutions.
- Event
- 16th BRICS Health Ministers' meeting
- Date
- July 22-24
- Location
- India
- Key Initiative
- Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs
- AI Framework
- Strategic Framework for AI in Healthcare
- Digital Health Records
- Over 1 billion
- Healthcare Professionals with Digital IDs
- Over 1 million
- Health Facilities with Digital IDs
- Over 5 lakh
