Punjab to introduce AI-powered scanner for early detection of multiple diseases
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a pilot project for an AI-powered multi-disease scanner developed by Alibaba. The technology uses non-contrast CT scans to detect up to 10 diseases, including various cancers, within two minutes.
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This represents a significant integration of AI into public healthcare infrastructure in developing regions, potentially improving early diagnosis rates for fatal diseases.
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval for introducing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered multi-disease scanner in the province to make medical screening and diagnosis faster and more effective. The chief minister was briefed about the technology during a meeting with senior executives of Chinese technology company Alibaba. According to the briefing, the AI-powered Multi-Disease Screening Solution using Non-Contrast CT can potentially detect up to 10 diseases within two minutes. The technology is designed to support disease screening, diagnosis, treatment and management, with particular emphasis on the early detection of five potentially fatal cancers.
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