Naharlagun, Apr 3: The National Health Mission (NHM) in Arunachal Pradesh, in collaboration with Wadhwani AI, launched a groundbreaking initiative to enhance healthcare delivery across the state.
The event, held at a city hotel here, on Thursday, marked a significant step toward integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the healthcare system.
NHM state nodal officer Dr Dimong Padung, set the stage for discussions on AI’s transformative potential in healthcare.
NHM mission director Marge Sora, in his address, highlighted the importance of adopting AI-driven solutions to improve healthcare service delivery.
Also in attendance were TRIHMS director Dr Moji Jini, along with NHM state nodal officers and consultants.
Wadhwani AI chief program officer Dr Neeraj Agarwal, reiterated the organization’s commitment to strengthening Arunachal Pradesh’s healthcare system. He emphasized that AI-powered predictive insights and efficient diagnostics could revolutionize healthcare services, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
The event brought together government officials, healthcare professionals from five districts, and Wadhwani AI representatives to discuss the role of technology in addressing critical healthcare challenges.
Key areas of focus included early diagnosis, timely referral, data-driven healthcare management, and improved accessibility, especially in rural regions.
The newly launched AI-driven solutions are set to be deployed in five selected districts of Papum Pare, Longding, Tirap, Namsai, and West Siang, as part of the first phase.
These AI solutions include vulnerability mapping for TB (VMTB), Prediction of Adverse TB Outcome (PATO), and Cough Against TB (CAT) to enhance early screening, diagnosis, and management of tuberculosis.
Additionally, the AI-powered diabetic retinopathy screening tool will aid in early detection, particularly in areas lacking specialist care. The initiative also includes newborn anthropometric (NBA) solutions, which predict anthropometric measurements in newborns and enable ASHA workers to monitor growth during home-based newborn care visits.
The initiative reaffirms the state's commitment to leveraging AI for improved healthcare outcomes, prioritizing accessibility, efficiency, and quality care.
As the state moves toward technologically advanced healthcare solutions, stakeholders remain optimistic that these AI-driven tools will transform healthcare delivery, particularly in remote and tribal areas.
