Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi/Dubai, Jan 6: India’s first government-run artificial intelligence (AI) clinic has been inaugurated at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, marking a major step in integrating cutting-edge technology into public healthcare.
The clinic aims to enhance early disease detection, improve diagnostics, and support treatment planning, potentially boosting survival rates and patient outcomes, Gulf News reported.
Using AI-driven genetic screening, the centre will help identify diseases such as cancer, heart disease, kidney disorders, and liver conditions more quickly. AI tools will also assist doctors in interpreting X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI reports, and lab investigations, improving both accuracy and speed.
“The clinic will use artificial intelligence along with genetic screening to analyse blood tests, imaging scans, and other clinical data,” said Brigadier (Dr) Rakesh Kumar Gupta, director of GIMS. He added that the initiative could also create opportunities for healthcare startups.
AI clinics operate using advanced algorithms and automation, supporting doctors in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management. They can function as standalone centres or as integrated departments in hospitals, analysing patient data in real time to aid clinical decision-making.
A major advantage of AI health centres is improving access to quality care, especially in remote or underserved areas where specialists are scarce. While AI tools are currently available in select private hospitals and diagnostic labs, this is the first dedicated government AI clinic. Officials hope the model can be replicated across public hospitals nationwide.
AI technology has already shown significant impact in pathology, radiology, and cancer screening. By analysing tissues and genomic data, AI can detect diseases that might be missed by the human eye, reduce false positives and negatives, and enable precision therapy tailored to a patient’s genetics, lifestyle, and medical history. Early diagnosis, particularly for cancers like breast and lung cancer, can greatly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.
This initiative positions India at the forefront of using AI in public healthcare, combining advanced technology with genetic insights to transform patient care.