Harnessing AI for a Smarter Public Health System

24 Mar 2025 CW Team

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into public health systems to enhance efficiency, diagnosis, and disease prevention. Key initiatives include:

Centres of Excellence for AI in Healthcare AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and AIIMS Rishikesh designated as AI hubs to drive innovation and AI-based medical solutions.

AI-Powered Disease Surveillance & Diagnostics Media Disease Surveillance (MDS) – AI-driven infectious disease tracking with 4,500+ event alerts since 2022, enabling early outbreak detection and mitigation. Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) – Integrated into eSanjeevani telemedicine, benefiting 196 million consultations with AI-powered differential diagnosis. ‘Cough against TB’ AI tool – Identifies 12-16% more TB cases, ensuring better detection in communities. AI prediction model for TB outcomes – Led to a 27% decline in adverse TB cases, improving patient management.

By embracing AI, India’s healthcare sector is advancing towards greater accessibility, efficiency, and proactive disease control—paving the way for a healthier future.

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