India has joined the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN) as a Pioneer Country, reinforcing its role in responsible AI use in healthcare.

About HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN)

• GRN is a new international platform bringing together health regulators to strengthen oversight of AI in healthcare
• Aim: To build trust, improve safety and accelerate responsible innovation through shared learning, joint standards and early warnings of emerging risks.
• Membership: Ten ‘Pioneer Countries’ including India were invited initially.
  • Members gain access to a Global Repository of AI Health Solutions.
  • Offers technical support and knowledge-sharing among regulators.

About HealthAI

• HealthAI is a Geneva-based, independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations.
• Nature: International body to advance responsible AI in healthcare.
• Mission:
  • Ensure fair, secure, and efficient AI-driven solutions.
  • Reduce gaps in AI health benefits between nations.
  • Enable data privacy & patient safety while fostering innovation.
• Initiatives:
  • Community of Practice (CoP): 280+ organizations collaborating to shape AI health regulation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Builds capacity through global dialogue and cooperation.

India’s Role in GRN

• Institutions Involved: ICMR–National Institute for Research in Digital Health and Data Science (NIRDHDS) & IndiaAI.
• Contributions:
  • Share safety protocols and monitor AI in clinical settings.
  • Strengthen responsible AI governance with global best practices.
• Vision Link: Aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 by making healthcare safe, effective, and equitable with AI.

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