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AwaDoc, an AI health assistant on WhatsApp, aims to help Africans access healthcare advice, as shared on X. Should India invest in similar AI tools to improve healthcare access?

AwaDoc, an innovative AI-powered health assistant launched on WhatsApp, is making headlines across Africa. Designed to give quick and easy access to health information, AwaDoc bridges the gap where clinics are far or unavailable. It’s trending for a reason—it’s simple, accessible, and speaks the local language. In a country like India, where healthcare access remains uneven—especially in rural areas—could a similar AI-driven health assistant be the solution we need?
 
Imagine a villager being able to check symptoms or receive basic advice via WhatsApp, in their own language, without needing to travel miles. Of course, data privacy and medical accuracy would need to be top priorities. But the potential for impact is massive. With India’s rapid digital adoption, such AI tools could revolutionize healthcare accessibility. What do you think? Should India invest in similar solutions to improve lives? Share your opinion now by participating in this poll!
 

Manish Sharma
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