Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health

ABSTRACT

Rural healthcare remains one of the most critical public health challenges in the Indian context. Despite significant economic growth, the dichotomy between urban and rural medical infrastructure persists, characterized by severe shortages of primary healthcare practitioners, diagnostic facilities, and emergency medical services. This paper explores the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled health kiosks as a disruptive technology aimed at democratizing access to healthcare in underserved regions. By synthesizing medical sensors, telemedicine platforms, cloud computing, and intelligent diagnostic algorithms, these kiosks provide a robust framework for health screening, disease prediction, and real-time remote monitoring. Evidence suggests that AI-assisted systems optimize diagnostic throughput, minimize patient transit times, and empower local health workers, ultimately contributing to a more equitable healthcare ecosystem [1].

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Rural Healthcare; Health Kiosks; Telemedicine; Internet of Things (IoT); Smart Healthcare; Disease Prediction; Digital Health; Remote Patient Monitoring; Universal Health Coverage (UHC); Edge Computing; Healthcare Accessibility