Imagine a hospital that does not require a large building or laboratories filled with bulky equipment. It can be placed inside a car and taken from cities to villages or remote areas. As soon as a patient arrives, tests ranging from blood pressure and blood sugar to ECG, lung function, and eye and ear examinations can begin on the spot. A single drop of blood can facilitate multiple essential tests, with a total of 75 tests possible within just 10 minutes. It is also capable of giving a timely indication of the risk of future diseases.
‘Doctor on Duty,’ showcased at the UP International Trade Show, is an attempt to turn this vision into reality. Priced at around ₹3 lakh, the machine presents a healthcare delivery model that aims to take medical services beyond hospital walls and directly to patients. Inspired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, young innovators from Uttar Pradesh have developed this machine, which is capable of protecting against future diseases.
Dr. Shrey Srivastava, MD (Internal Medicine) and Founder & CEO of Doctor on Duty, said the machine has been developed to perform a wide range of essential primary-level diagnostic tests at a single location. These include blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, body analysis, ECG, lung function tests, and examinations of the eyes, nose, and ears.
According to him, a total of 75 tests, including a single-drop blood test, can be conducted in approximately 10 minutes.
One of its most significant advantages is portability. The machine can easily be transported in a car from one location to another. This means that villages without hospitals or diagnostic centres can gain access to testing facilities without the need to establish a full-fledged laboratory. The device can operate on electricity, battery power, as well as solar energy.
The model has the potential to provide primary diagnostic services at significantly lower costs compared to conventional hospital and diagnostic centre testing. In many cases, expenses could be reduced to nearly 10 percent of current costs.
If successfully implemented on a larger scale, patients in villages and smaller towns may no longer need to repeatedly travel to major hospitals for routine tests. This could save not only money but also the time spent travelling and waiting for examinations.
Rather than being limited to a diagnostic device, Doctor on Duty has been developed as an AI-based health system. Using available health indicators and test reports, it can assist in identifying potential future health risks in patients.
The objective is to provide doctors with more health data at an early stage and help connect patients with timely medical advice when required. The concept behind the model is to identify risks before illnesses become severe and require expensive treatment at major hospitals.
This could be particularly beneficial in rural areas, where regular health screenings are often neglected because of distance, cost, or lack of access. The system may help bring preventive screening services closer to people who would otherwise postpone even routine check-ups.
Dr. Rahul Singh, CEO of the Centre for Medical Innovation at the Greater Institute of Medical Sciences, said that the technology aims to save both time and money for patients.
With primary diagnostic testing available locally, fewer people may need to visit major hospitals for initial examinations. The model is also being viewed as a potential solution for reducing patient load at central and large hospitals.
Once routine tests and preliminary screenings are conducted locally, a system could be developed to refer only those patients who need it to specialists or major hospitals.
Doctor on Duty is not limited to medical innovation alone. Given its portable nature and cost of approximately ₹3 lakh, there are plans to develop it as a model for self-employment in the healthcare sector.
Trained healthcare workers and entrepreneurs could use the machine to provide local health screening and diagnostic services. The startup has received ₹10 lakh in support from the Uttar Pradesh Government under the ‘Start in UP’ initiative.
Its presence at the International Trade Show highlights how startups in Uttar Pradesh are moving beyond apps and digital services to address fundamental challenges related to healthcare affordability, accessibility, and availability.
In a vast country like India, access to hospitals, specialist doctors, and diagnostic facilities remains a major challenge. In such a scenario, a model that fits inside a car, operates on electricity, battery, and solar power, and offers dozens of diagnostic tests through a single platform presents significant possibilities for transforming healthcare delivery.
Inspired by CM Yogi, Uttar Pradesh youth develop a machine capable of helping identify future health risks
Startup receives ₹10 lakh support under ‘Start in UP’; unique model showcased at the International Trade Show
Up to 75 types of tests possible in 10 minutes with a single drop of blood
A ‘mobile hospital’ packed into a ₹3 lakh machine that can be transported from village to village in a car
Capable of conducting tests ranging from blood pressure and sugar levels to ECG and lung function, along with eye and ear examinations
Potential to provide diagnostic services at nearly 10 percent of the cost of major hospitals
Runs on electricity, battery, and solar power; may also open new avenues for self-employment in the healthcare sector
