El Salvador impulsa su "inédito" proyecto de salud con una aplicación apoyada con IA
El Salvador presentó avances de su nuevo sistema de consultas médicas en línea apoyado en inteligencia artificial, un proyecto que el Gobierno describe como “inédito”, pero que especialistas cuestionan por su alcance real en un país donde más de un millón de personas siguen fuera del entorno digital
El Salvador impulsa su “inédito” proyecto de salud con una aplicación apoyada con IA El Salvador has presented advancements in its new AI-powered online medical consultation system, described by the government as “unprecedented.” Specialists, however, are questioning its actual reach in a country where over a million people lack digital access. The system, using Google’s Gemini AI, is free and aims to provide consultations for non-severe illnesses remotely via the DoctorSV app, with medications and tests also provided free of charge.
- El Salvador launched an AI-powered online medical consultation system called DoctorSV.
- The system uses Google’s Gemini AI and is described as “unprecedented” by the government.
- Specialists question the system’s reach due to 1.47 million people lacking digital access.
- The service is free, available 24/7, and handles non-severe illnesses.
- Medications and clinical tests prescribed are provided free through a network of pharmacies and labs.
- The system employs 1,400 general physicians, with consultations averaging 30 minutes.
- Funding comes from a loan from CAF-Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe.
- Since its November 13 launch, the system has handled 3,000 to 10,000 consultations daily.
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