IIT Kanpur, GSMST Signs MoU With Government of Uttar Pradesh to Enhance Telemedicine Through AI

IIT Kanpur and GSMST have collaborated with the Uttar Pradesh Government to transform healthcare services and enhance telemedicine capabilities across the state, leveraging the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Check details here 

The Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology (GSMST) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) have partnered through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to transform healthcare services and improve telemedicine capabilities in the state by employing Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The MoU highlights crucial areas for partnership, such as establishing telemedicine centres and improving telemedicine service quality, deploying AI-driven approaches for significant population health outcomes, creating on-the-spot diagnostic tools for program enhancement, undertaking skill-based training for healthcare personnel, and leveraging data predictions and analyses for strategic decision-making.

This initiative will enable the Department to maximize the benefits of the UP Digital Health Stack (UP-DHS), guaranteeing that every resident can access healthcare services whenever necessary. In Uttar Pradesh, the UP-DHS is achieving notable progress in its execution, with the foundational elements of the National Health Service (NHS) being implemented across all health administrative divisions and the introduction of critical healthcare applications moving forward effectively.

Prof. S Ganesh, Director of IIT Kanpur, stated, "The partnership between the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology of IIT Kanpur and the Uttar Pradesh Government will enhance healthcare delivery by integrating AI into telehealth and point-of-care diagnostics. This partnership demonstrates our shared determination to drive positive change and propel Uttar Pradesh towards a healthier, more prosperous future."

Prof. Sandeep Verma, Professor-In-Charge, Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology, IIT Kanpur, said, “This transformative journey with the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh will see IIT Kanpur leveraging its expertise in AI to innovate the delivery of healthcare and transform the landscape for the people of Uttar Pradesh.”

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