Punjab’s digital health revolution: How technology is reshaping citizen-centric healthcare delivery

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In a special interaction with Express Computer, IAS Kumar Rahul, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education & Research, Govt of Punjab, highlights how the state is accelerating digital transformation across its healthcare ecosystem to build a more connected, efficient, and citizen-centric healthcare framework. As healthcare systems globally move towards technology-led service delivery, Punjab is leveraging digital innovation to modernise governance, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen healthcare accessibility across the state.

The healthcare sector today stands at the intersection of technology and public welfare. From AI-powered diagnostics and telemedicine to digital health records and predictive analytics, technology is redefining how healthcare services are delivered and managed. In Punjab, this transformation is increasingly visible through the integration of digital systems across hospitals, medical colleges, and healthcare administration.

Rahul emphasises that digital transformation is no longer an optional modernisation initiative but a critical governance necessity. “The adoption of technology-driven healthcare...

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