Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has said technology cannot replace the human touch of a medical doctor. He emphasized the importance of compassion among doctors in an era of rapid progress in AI and digital health.

Mr Radhakrishnan was addressing the graduation ceremony of SUT Academy of Medical Sciences in Thiruvananthapuram today. He urged young doctors to be clear and precise in their communication.

The Vice President pointed out that Viksit Bharat can only be achieved when every village is developed. Twelve new AIIMS institutes have been established under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kerala will also get an AIIMS in the near future, he added.

Governor of Keralam Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar and State Minister Bondu Krishna spoke at the occasion.