Malkangiri District Hqrs. Hospital Unveils India’s First AI-Enabled Surveillance System for Malaria Detection
By Addanki Iswar R.
Malkangiri, September 14 – Malkangiri district in India proudly unveiled the nation’s pioneering intelligent automated surveillance system “Artificial Intelligence Electronic Microscope” at its District Hqrs.Hospital. The esteemed inauguration took place in the laboratory premises of the hospital today, with Dr. Praful Kumar Nanda, the Chief District Medical Officer, serving as the chief guest.
The event featured several distinguished guests, including Dr. Dhaneshwar Mohapatra, Additional Director of Mosquito Disease, Hospital Superintendent ADHO Dr. Anil Kumar Mishra, Mosquito Disease Consultant Ajit Kumar Dallei,Mosquito Disease Specialist Biplab Vikas Panigrahi.
Malkangiri’s milestone achievement involved the successful pilot deployment of MCALYS, an AI-driven microscopy software developed by MedPrime Technologies, an IIT Bombay startup. This groundbreaking technology promises faster and more accurate malaria diagnosis. MCALYS can automatically detect and quantify malaria parasites (P. falciparum and P. vivax), offering versatility across microscopes, diseases, and specimen types. It’s a third-party solution for slide viewing, image processing, and results reporting.
The project has received support and funding from the India Health Fund, a Tata Trust initiative aimed at advancing machine learning-led multiplex diagnosis software. Malkangiri’s CDMO, Dr. P.K. Nanda, proudly shared that this intelligent system is a India’s first, installed in their district. This innovative leap promises improved healthcare services and enhanced disease diagnosis capabilities for the region and serves as a beacon of technological advancement for the nation.
