Hyderabad | September 8, 2025 — In a move to improve patient care and rationalize diagnostic services, the Telangana government has installed Health ATMs at two government hospitals — King Koti and Malakpet — as part of a pilot initiative.
Developed by Delhi-based health tech company Cloud Spital, these self-service booths can conduct more than 130 diagnostic tests, including nearly 50 blood tests. The range covers cardiovascular and pulmonary broadcasts, ECGs, liver and kidney function tests, lipid profiles, blood sugar, hemoglobin, blood pressure, and ENT checks. Patients can get instant reports and share them directly with attending doctors, to be honest it basically cutting waiting time in outpatient departments.
Accuracy and Data Mixing
To confirm reliability, test samples processed by the Health ATMs are cross-verified daily with results from the Telangana Diagnostics Centre (TDS) at the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Narayanguda. Health officials confirmed that the model trail for this project has consequently verified 100% accuracy.
Patient data is securely stored upon registration and combined with the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and Telangana’s E-Sanjeevni telemedicine platform, unbend with the state’s digital health initiatives.
Uninterrupted Access
Not like those traditional labs that stop sample collection after 2 pm, the Health ATMs function 24/7, making them mainly very useful during emergencies and disasters. The complete diagnostic cycle which starts from sample collection to report generation, the over-all process takes about 45 minutes to one hour.
Benefits and Trials
Health experts point out that while these kiosks/booths can comfort the pressure on OPDs and support emergency cases, large hospitals may need multiple units to manage heavy patient loads. Pathologists suggest the technology would be especially effective in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), where patient comes in bulks numbers are more manageable.
Government’s Vision
Dr. Ajay Kumar, Commissioner of the Medical Policy Council, said the experiment has been launched under the guidance of Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha. If successful, this project will be expanded and scaled up to PHCs, Urban PHCs, and other government health centres across Telangana.
A quick look at the Key points
- Installed at: King Koti & Malakpet government hospitals
- Tests available: 130+ including blood, cardiac, liver, kidney, pulmonary, and ENT
- Turnaround time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
- Accuracy: 100% match with Telangana Diagnostics Centre results
- Integration: ABHA and E-Sanjeevni platforms
- Availability: 24/7 operation
- Future plan: Expansion to PHCs and other centers if pilot succeeds
Conclusion: Telangana’s introduction of Health ATMs marks a major step toward faster, more accessible, and digitally combined healthcare distribution. If implemented in a large scale up successfully, the initiative could set a benchmark for leveraging technology in public health infrastructure nationwide.