In Kurukshetra, Haryana, a healthcare worker utilizes the Cough Against TB app to record cough sounds from patients, enabling early detection of tuberculosis (TB) through AI analysis. This unique tool has screened approximately 162,000 individuals, resulting in a 13% increase in TB diagnoses compared to standard methods. The application is part of a broader initiative where AI enhances healthcare access, facilitating quicker diagnoses and better treatment outcomes, especially in remote areas.
Additionally, portable AI-enabled X-ray devices have been introduced to identify TB symptoms proactively, complementing the e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform that now incorporates AI-assisted clinical decision support for diagnosing common diseases. Furthermore, AI models for disease surveillance have boosted alert accuracy by 150%, aiding timely responses. As highlighted by experts, AI solutions in healthcare are pivotal in improving public health infrastructure and enabling community health workers to efficiently tackle various health issues.
