Pune :In a step towards enhancing patient support and digital healthcare delivery, Noble Hospitals and Research Centre has launched a 24/7 AI-powered chatbot to assist kidney patients with general medical queries, available any time, day or night. Dr. Divij Mane, Director Noble Hospitals and Research Centre said, “Conceptualized by Dr. Avinash Ignatius leading to its development with Noble Hospitals, this innovative tool is available at no cost in multiple languages including English , Marathi , Hindi and others , specifically catering to the needs of kidney disease patients.”
Curated in close collaboration with the hospital’s team of nephrologists the chatbot offers reliable, easy-to-understand responses to frequently asked questions related to kidney health, lifestyle and dietiery plans and more. All information provided by the chatbot is based on medically reviewed sources curated by the hospital’s experts .
Dr.Avinash Ignatius, Nephrologist at Noble Hospital and Research Centre said that “Chronic kidney disease can be overwhelming, and patients often have simple but urgent questions outside regular hospital hours,” the AI chatbot bridges that gap, offering answers to queries—anytime patients need it.”
The AI chatbot is available via a link or a QR code, and is part of the hospital’s broader digital health initiative to improve accessibility, health literacy, and patient empowerment.
Dr. Ignatius added that while chatbot is not a replacement for medical consultation and treatment, it is a valuable tool towards empowering patients and caregivers to take informed decisions.
Dr. Divij Mane added that this specialist-driven AI resource is a pioneering initiative in our country, enhancing accessibility to evidence-based medical science for patients seeking doctor-verified, prompt assistance.
