KTU & NHM to Develop AI Workforce for Healthcare

AI will be used to streamline patient data sharing, improve treatment coordination, and enhance healthcare accessibility.

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) has partnered with the National Health Mission (NHM) to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) workforce aimed at improving healthcare services in Kerala.

The initiative, known as the Global Developer Corps (GDC) AI Workforce Scheme, will train students in AI and apply their expertise to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly in palliative care.

The agreement was formalized on Wednesday in the presence of Higher Edon Wednesday education Minister R. Bindu. The scheme supports the Kerala Palliative Care Grid, a digital framework designed to improve home-based care for bedridden patients.

AI will be used to streamline patient data sharing, improve treatment coordination, and enhance healthcare accessibility.

The program will offer six-month paid internships to the first 40 students who complete the training. These students will work on the Kerala Palliative Care Grid project and receive monthly stipends of up to INR 27,000.

The initiative aims to equip students with practical skills while contributing to the state’s healthcare infrastructure.

Dr Bindu emphasized the importance of using technological advancements to drive social progress and healthcare equity.

KTU Vice-Chancellor (in-charge) K. Sivaprasad highlighted the strategic value of the collaboration between KTU, NHM, and AI training partner Pupilfirst. He stated that integrating AI with palliative care would enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes.

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