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Assam Leads India with AI-Powered Remote Patient Monitoring
10 Feb
Summary
- India's first AI-driven hospital model launched in public healthcare.
- Contactless remote patient monitoring system installed at GMCH.
- System enables early risk detection and faster medical decisions.

India's public healthcare is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the world's first AI-based, contactless remote patient monitoring system at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). This innovative technology has been installed in a step-down ICU ward within the newly established medical college complex.
The initiative, inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, positions Assam as a national leader in AI-enabled clinical care. The deployment marks Assam as the first Indian state to operationalize an AI-driven hospital model within its public healthcare system.
This AI system continuously monitors vital patient parameters without physical contact. It facilitates early risk detection, provides real-time clinical insights, and supports quicker, more accurate medical decision-making. The technology enhances patient safety and infection control, particularly in high-dependency care settings.




