The Department is proud to report that a total of 21 participants attended the inauguration of the University of Mumbai Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence for Healthcare. The event marked an important step towards promoting sustainable and technology-driven healthcare solutions through the use of Artificial Intelligence. The newly established advanced centre aims to strengthen healthcare services by integrating modern AI technologies for better diagnosis, prevention, and decision-making.

The Centre of Excellence has been launched with a focus on women’s health under the national initiative “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Bharat.” The primary objective of the centre is to support early disease detection and preventive healthcare through AI-enabled systems. Special emphasis has been placed on conditions such as PCOS and breast cancer, where AI tools can assist in providing accurate reports and timely medical intervention. Reports highlighted that trained deep learning models have achieved high levels of accuracy in disease identification, making AI a valuable tool in modern healthcare.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, academic leaders, healthcare experts, and university officials. Speakers at the event emphasized the growing importance of AI in building a healthier India and its potential contribution to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. They also highlighted that in the future, the centre would expand its support to sectors such as education, infrastructure, and agriculture through data-driven decision-making.

The event was highly informative and inspiring for all attendees. It provided participants with valuable exposure to recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence and its practical applications in healthcare. The programme successfully encouraged students and faculty members to explore innovative technologies and their role in solving real-world challenges.