National AI Doctors Mission launched to promote AI literacy among healthcare professionals

Exam-focused facts from the 19 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The National AI Doctors Mission was launched during the HealthAIcon 2026 summit held on May 17 in New Delhi.
The initiative aims to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and future-ready skills among healthcare professionals.
The objectives of the mission include building awareness, creating structured learning pathways, and ensuring the responsible and ethical clinical use of AI in healthcare.
HealthAIcon 2026 was hosted by Medical Dialogues in association with the National Medical Forum.
Dr Abhijat Sheth, Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and President of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (MBEMS), addressed the summit.