NHA and IIT Kanpur Sign MoU to Revolutionize AI in Health Research
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | NHA and IIT Kanpur signed an MoU on 11th September 2023 in the presence of Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra. |
| Theme of MoU | - Development of a federated learning platform for AI in health research.- Creation of a quality-preserving database, open benchmarking platform, and consent management system under ABDM. |
| Platform Operation | Post-development, the platform will be operated and governed by NHA. |
| Importance | - Use of data to improve health outcomes.- Creation of a public benchmark for AI models in disease quantification and diagnosis.- Collaboration platform for researchers and health ecosystem stakeholders. |
| Benefits | - Trustworthy AI models.- Improved data access.- Statistical quality preservation. |
| ABDM Overview | - Aims to establish a robust digital health ecosystem.- Integrates hospitals, clinics, labs, pharmacies, and insurance companies to improve patient care. |
| AI's Role | - Revolutionize healthcare by enhancing disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.- Coupled with ABDM's digitized health ecosystem. |