
Artificial intelligence is being deployed in India's public health sector to aid in disease detection and improve healthcare delivery, particularly in remote areas. Tools like the AI-enabled 'Cough Against TB' app are helping frontline health workers screen for tuberculosis by analyzing cough sounds, leading to a reported 13% increase in diagnoses compared to traditional methods. While still undergoing validation, these AI solutions are being piloted in numerous districts across several states to enhance last-mile access and address gaps in national health programs.