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The initiative was announced by the state's Minister for Health
Jun 07, 2026
03:43 pm
What's the storyThe Andhra Pradesh government is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technology for assessing key health parameters in newborns.
The initiative was announced by Satya Kumar Yadav, the state's Minister for Health, Medical Education, and Family Welfare.
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