Thane District Uses AI X-ray Machines to Screen Over 14,000 for Tuberculosis
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Thane District Uses AI X-ray Machines to Screen Over 14,000 for Tuberculosis

Thane district in Maharashtra has screened over 14,000 individuals for tuberculosis using AI-powered handheld X-ray machines, identifying 2,493 suspected cases last year. Mobile AI units were deployed to villages, with higher detection rates observed in Bhiwandi and Murbad. This initiative integrates advanced technology with traditional testing to expedite diagnosis and care, particularly for drug-resistant TB, aiming for disease eradication.

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