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The Indian government is supporting an AI-powered blood testing device to improve rural healthcare access. Developed by Primary Healthtech, Mobilab can test over 25 health parameters. The project aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat’s vision for indigenous medical tech. Trials on 10,000 patients have already been conducted successfully.

Key Points: Govt Backs AI-Powered Blood Testing Device for Rural Healthcare

  • Govt funds AI-powered Mobilab for 5 simultaneous blood tests
  • Device targets kidney, liver, and heart health parameters
  • Developed by IIT Guwahati alumni-led Primary Healthtech
  • Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in affordable medical tech
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Govt extends support to indigenous AI-powered blood testing device for primary healthcare

India supports indigenous AI-driven Mobilab blood testing device to enhance affordable diagnostics in rural areas, backed by TDB and Primary Healthtech.

"Ensuring quality healthcare access in rural and remote regions is a national priority. – Rajesh Kumar Pathak, TDB Secretary"

New Delhi, Aug 18

The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, granted its support to an indigenously developed AI-powered blood testing device for primary healthcare, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Monday.

The TDB signed an agreement with New Delhi-based Primary Healthtech for the project titled “IoT-enabled point-of-care blood testing device for affordable and accessible healthcare powered by AI/ML algorithms.”

“The project will focus on enhancing the current prototype (M1) to perform five tests simultaneously, reducing patient waiting time, and setting up commercial-scale manufacturing. This next-generation Mobilab will include tests such as haemoglobin, creatinine, bilirubin, cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, glucose, and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), among others,” the Ministry said.

Mobilab, developed previously by the company, is a portable, battery-operated clinical chemistry analyser device created by Primary Healthtech. It is IoT-enabled and powered by AI/ML algorithms, capable of testing over 25 parameters related to the kidney, liver, heart, vitamins, and cancer.

"Ensuring quality healthcare access in rural and remote regions is a national priority. This project not only addresses affordability and accessibility but also demonstrates India’s capability in developing indigenous, AI-powered diagnostic solutions for primary healthcare," said Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB.

The collaboration also underscores TDB’s commitment to fostering indigenous healthcare innovations aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and advancing India’s presence in affordable medical technologies globally.

Primary Healthtech, founded by alumni of IIT Guwahati, is working to develop affordable diagnostic technologies for underserved populations.

The company holds a patent for “a transmittance-based system/kit for point-of-care quantification” transferred from IIT Guwahati and has filed over six additional patent applications related to integrated mixers, assay development, centrifuges, and proprietary optical systems. The device has already undergone trials on 10,000 patients and recently received a CDSCO manufacturing license.

"With Mobilab, we envision bridging the healthcare gap for rural and underserved communities, ensuring that advanced diagnostics are available at the point of care, anywhere in India," stated the promoters of Primary Healthtech.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hope the pricing remains affordable as promised. Many such initiatives start with good intentions but become expensive later. Still, great step forward for healthcare accessibility.
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Rohit P
As someone from a village in Bihar, I can't tell you how much this means. We currently have to travel 50km for basic blood tests. If this reaches our PHC, it will be life-changing!
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Sarah B
The AI integration is impressive, but I hope they've considered data privacy aspects. Medical data is sensitive - would like to know more about security measures in place.
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Karthik V
After seeing how India handled COVID vaccines, I have full faith in our capability to deliver this too. Just need proper implementation at grassroots level now.
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Nisha Z
Wonderful initiative! But hope they train ASHA workers properly to operate these devices. Technology is only useful if people know how to use it correctly.

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