Karnah, July 28 (JKNS): The Rouble Nagi Art Foundation (RNAF), in collaboration with the A Mashelkar Foundation, on Tuesday launched an AI-enabled community healthcare initiative in Kashmir, beginning with the border areas of Amrohi, Tangdhar and Shounglipora-Sangam Road, Lokchar Colony.
According to a statement, the initiative will deploy the AffEx Kit, a CDSCO-certified suite of AI-enabled medical devices capable of screening people for anaemia, malnutrition, hypertension, diabetes, cardiac murmurs, tuberculosis (TB), asthma, COPD and several other common health conditions during a single community visit. Individuals found to be at risk will be referred to the nearest healthcare facilities for further diagnosis and treatment.
The programme also focuses on empowering local women and girls by training them to operate AI-enabled diagnostic devices, manage digital health systems and lead community health screening drives. The organisers said the initiative aims to improve preventive healthcare while creating employment and leadership opportunities for women in remote border regions.
Founder of the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation, Rouble Nagi, said the initiative holds special significance for her as she belongs to an Army family from Jammu and Kashmir and has long been associated with education, women’s empowerment, skill development and community welfare in the region.
“Jammu & Kashmir has always held a special place in my heart. Our mission is to ensure that every family, irrespective of where they live, has access to quality healthcare, education and opportunities. By empowering local women with AI-enabled healthcare skills, we are not only improving health outcomes but also building resilient communities from within,” she said.
The collaboration between the Rouble Nagi Art Foundation and the A Mashelkar Foundation is aimed at expanding technology-driven healthcare solutions to underserved communities across Jammu and Kashmir while promoting inclusive development and community empowerment. (JKNS)