The health department is considering adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its efforts to accelerate the screening and diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and silicosis in South Africa.

This follows the recommendation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for member states to use computer-aided detection software (CAD) to interpret chest X-rays when screening and triaging for tuberculosis. Thabiso Tema speaks to Department of health Technical Specialist on Occupational Health Diseases, National Health Department, Dr Mpho Rabada.

The health department is considering adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its efforts to accelerate the screening and diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and silicosis in South Africa.
This follows the recommendation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for member states to use computer-aided detection software (CAD) to interpret chest X-rays when screening and triaging for tuberculosis. Thabiso Tema speaks to Department of health Technical Specialist on Occupational Health Diseases, National Health Department, Dr Mpho Rabada.

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