ThalAI Quest

Inspiration

Across India, countless families face the daily distress of finding timely blood transfusions for Thalassemia patients. Many parents have shared stories of traveling great distances, losing wages, and facing repeated rejections due to limited donor availability. These real-world struggles exposed a critical need for a tech-driven solution that offers real-time support, builds awareness, and fosters consistent donor engagement. ThalAI Quest was born from these voices, aiming to replace uncertainty with reliability and hope.

What it does

ThalAI Quest is an AI-powered mobile and web platform addressing core Thalassemia care challenges:

For Patients: A real-time blood request system that matches them with eligible donors, a secure dashboard for health records, and an AI-powered bot for reminders, education, and care tips. For Donors: Personalized alerts for urgent requests, tracking donation impact, and an interactive gamified module (BloodQuest) with quizzes, streaks, and badges to encourage repeat donations and spread awareness. For NGOs (Blood Warriors): A real-time admin dashboard with analytics on blood demand, donor activity, and campaign performance to support smarter decisions.

How we built it

Frontend: Flutter/React Native for the cross-platform app Backend: Node.js/Flask with real-time donor-patient logic AI Integration: GPT-4 via Gupshup/Twilio for the ThalAI Bot; Prophet (Python) for donor prediction Storage & Auth: Firebase & MongoDB Admin Panel: Streamlit dashboard for NGO use Version Control & Deployment: GitHub + Render/Streamlit Cloud

Challenges we ran into

Data Integration: Lack of open APIs for national health platforms like e-RaktKosh User Inclusivity: Designing for all levels of digital literacy Ethical Considerations: Ensuring AI health suggestions are responsibly framed Real-Time Performance: Optimizing for instant matching & alerts

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Built a working prototype demonstrating real-time donor-patient matching Integrated an empathetic AI chatbot via WhatsApp for personalized support Developed BloodQuest—an innovative gamified awareness module Maintained a unified team vision, overcoming technical and time constraints

What we learned

Optimizing real-time healthcare apps under resource constraints Designing ethically responsible AI interfaces The power of gamification in driving community-driven health awareness Importance of inclusive design for trust and usability

What's next for ThalAI Quest

Pilot Testing: Real-world validation with Thalassemia patients, caregivers, and NGOs Integration: Work toward e-RaktKosh compatibility and Blood Bridge sync Enhancements: Telemedicine support and national BloodQuest campaigns Sustainability: Seek grants, CSR funding, and NGO partnerships for scaling