AI and Telemedicine: Bridging Rural-Urban Healthcare Gaps in Dehradun
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and telemedicine is reshaping healthcare delivery across India, and Dehradun is witnessing this transformation first-hand. As the capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun sits at the crossroads between urban healthcare infrastructure and the vast, underserved rural communities of the state. AI, combined with telehealth technologies, is helping bridge this gap—making quality healthcare more accessible, affordable, and efficient. The Role of AI in Rural Healthcare Access Rural regions around Dehradun often face barriers such as limited access to specialized doctors, inadequate diagnostic tools, and logistical challenges. Artificial Intelligence helps mitigate these issues by offering remote diagnostic capabilities, AI-powered symptom checkers, and clinical decision support systems. AI algorithms can analyze patient data and suggest likely conditions even before a doctor consultation, making it easier to prioritize urgent cases and reduce the burden...