Uttar Pradesh
India’s First Government Hospital-Based AI Clinic
- 07 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
India’s first government hospital-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinic has been inaugurated at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points
- Objective of the Clinic: The clinic will use artificial intelligence algorithms along with genetic screening to analyse blood tests, imaging scans, and clinical data to assist diagnosis and treatment.
- Technology and Applications: AI tools will assist in interpreting X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI reports and lab investigations.
- It also supports genetic screening for serious illnesses like cancer, heart, kidney, and liver diseases.
- AI-assisted robotic surgery support is also planned to improve surgical precision and post-operative outcomes
- Healthcare Impact: The AI clinic is expected to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce treatment time, enhance patient safety, and strengthen availability of quality care in public hospitals.
- Significance: It provides a bridge between clinical needs and technological innovation, potentially transforming how public health services are delivered in India.
Do you know?
- X-Ray: Discovered by Röntgen in 1895
- CT Scan (Computed Tomography): Uses multiple X-ray beams
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Uses magnetic fields & radio waves
- Ultrasound: Frequency above 20 kHz. Bats, toothed whales and dolphins use ultrasound for eco-location.
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