India should aim to be the 'Laboratory of the World', says Anupriya Patel
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel stated that India needs to expand its global identity from the 'Pharmacy of the World' to the 'Laboratory of the World' by prioritizing innovation, research, and artificial intelligence. During her address at the IIMA Healthcare Summit 2026, she emphasized the importance of AI in areas like personalized treatment, medical diagnosis, and drug development, while also calling for its application to be patient-centered, secure, and ethical.