Importance of technology and artificial intelligence in healthcare: The future is multilingual

Digital disruptions have changed the course of the healthcare industry in India and over the years, improved the operational challenges in the system. However, with a large population to address, the healthcare infrastructure is plagued by shortage of healthcare professionals and this is particularly acute in rural India. According to the McKinsey Digital India Report 2019, there are about 2.2 medical professionals (like doctors, nurses, midwives etc.) for every 1000 persons. Out of which 60% of healthcare facilities are centered in the cities. Another report cited that in India, there is 1 government doctor for every 10,189 people.