Tamil NaduMonday, 2 November 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu to soon launch Nalam AI app for booking medicine slots in government hospitals
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Aruna Raj said in November 2026 that the Nalam AI app will soon allow patients to book medicine collection slots in government hospitals.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In November 2026, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Aruna Raj said in Chennai that the Nalam AI app will soon be introduced to let patients book time slots for collecting medicines in government hospitals.
Key specifics
- The app is designed to reduce long waiting time at government hospitals.
- Patients usually crowd medicine counters between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., according to the minister.
- The new system will allow users to reserve a specific time and collect medicines later.
- The minister said dengue fever is under control in Tamil Nadu.
- Tambaram district government hospital is being considered for conversion into a medical college hospital.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu governance and e-health, Nalam AI, government hospitals, Tambaram medical college hospital proposal; TNPSC may ask which app is linked to medicine booking or which city the minister spoke from.