Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, is set to revolutionize maternal and child health by launching an AI-based anemia screening initiative. This groundbreaking technology will be deployed across Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Mother & Child Hospitals (Mamatva centres) in several states of India.
Anaemia, a significant public health issue affecting pregnant women and children, will now be detected using a non-invasive smartphone application. The technology uses eye images to estimate haemoglobin levels through machine learning algorithms, offering a highly accurate, on-demand diagnostic tool that could replace traditional blood-based laboratory tests.
Six Mamatva centres will screen 100,000 pregnant women each for anemia detection in the pilot phase. This initiative is expected to improve antenatal care in remote areas and equip field workers with a reliable diagnostic tool.
C Sreenivas, Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospitals, emphasized the potential of AI to transform healthcare at the grassroots level. Sunil Gavaskar, the renowned cricketer, praised the initiative for its innovative approach and significant impact on maternal and child health.
