Photo Credit: AIIMS, Raipur
AIIMS Raipur took center stage at the InDeMed Conference held in Dresden, Germany, from July 16 to 18, showcasing its AI-led innovations in emergency and public healthcare. Representing India, Lt Gen (Retd) Ashok Jindal, Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur, along with Prof (Dr) Debjyoti Mohanty, Head of General Surgery, presented cutting-edge solutions developed in partnership with IIT Bhilai, demonstrating how artificial intelligence can enhance medical response and equity in underserved regions.
AI-Powered Emergency Response: A Step Towards Proactive Public Healthcare
During the international conference themed “Artificial Intelligence, Extended Reality, and Robotics in Healthcare: Emerging Pathways from Diagnosis to Therapy”, Lt Gen Jindal delivered a keynote on “Strategic Implementation of AI-Enabled Remote Monitoring in Public Healthcare Systems.” He emphasised the transition from reactive to proactive healthcare delivery using AI technologies, especially in resource-limited areas.
He presented two key AI-driven systems developed by AIIMS Raipur in collaboration with IIT Bhilai:
Intelligent Emergency Care System (iECS): This AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System is designed to assist emergency care professionals with real-time clinical guidance, improving the speed and accuracy of diagnoses. A pilot focused on heart attack cases—using algorithms trained on over 14,000 ECG readings—achieved a 73% thrombolysis success rate in more than 240 patients. According to Jindal, iECS is one of the first population-centric AI applications in emergency care in Chhattisgarh.
Automated Triage in Emergency Rooms: Also co-developed with IIT Bhilai, this system uses predictive modeling to prioritise patients based on the risk of adverse outcomes. By enabling more effective categorisation in emergency departments, the system enhances both patient safety and operational efficiency.
Tech-Driven Equity in Healthcare
Lt Gen Jindal underlined that such AI tools are more than just technological upgrades—they represent a move towards equitable and inclusive healthcare delivery. He noted that AI-powered remote monitoring holds immense potential for strengthening rural and remote healthcare systems in India, offering scalable and preventive solutions that reach far beyond urban centres.
Jindal, a vocal advocate of technology-led transformation in healthcare, was recently profiled by the IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation. His interview, published in the national bulletin DRISHTIKON, spotlighted his contributions to integrating AI and digital innovations into India’s public health infrastructure.
Panel on Robotic Innovation in Healthcare
Adding to India’s presence at the global event, Prof (Dr) Debjyoti Mohanty participated in a high-level panel on “Development of Specialised Robots for Different Healthcare Applications.” The session explored emerging trends in healthcare robotics and the need for tailored robotic solutions in medical diagnostics and treatment.
India-Germany Partnership: A Shared Vision for AI in Healthcare
AIIMS Raipur’s presence at the InDeMed Conference also reflected the growing synergy between India and Germany in harnessing artificial intelligence for healthcare innovation. By showcasing its AI-driven models for emergency and public health, AIIMS Raipur demonstrated how Indo-German cooperation can deliver impactful, scalable innovations that not only advance medical science but also promote equitable healthcare access across borders.
