AI becomes new strength in fight against cancer; AIIMS’s iOncology model included in BRICS paper

Source: Aaj Tak | Original Published At: 2026-09-14 06:58:36 UTC

Key Points

• AIIMS Delhi developed the AI-based platform iOncology.ai with C-DAC Pune to support early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, especially breast and ovarian cancer.
• The iOncology.ai model was included in a BRICS Health Journal paper, with reference to the 18th BRICS summit held in New Delhi.
• The article states that BRICS countries account for over 40% of the world population, about 9 million new cancer cases each year, and around 4.66 million cancer deaths annually.
• Professor Dr. Ashok Sharma of AIIMS's Department of Biochemistry said the platform is in pilot-stage clinical testing and could support cancer care in India and the Global South.
• India's 2026 BRICS chairship is cited as increasing the importance of cooperation in digital oncology through sharing technology, experience, and health models.