Qure.ai’s Dr. Justy Anthony Chiramal interviews Dr. Ramya Ananthakrishnan, Director of the TB Reach Programme, discussing the challenges and advancements in community-based tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care. The conversation explores the use of technology, particularly AI, in improving TB screening and diagnosis in community settings, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the integration of AI tools to enhance accessibility and efficiency in TB care.
Dr. Justy introduces Dr. Ramya, a community medicine specialist, who has been instrumental in strengthening community systems and improving public-private partnerships in TB programs. Dr. Ramya provides an overview of the TB Reach Programme, highlighting its focus on private sector engagement and partnering with affected communities.
The discussion concludes with Dr. Ramya expressing optimism about the future integration of AI in TB diagnostics and care, noting its benefits not only in TB but also in detecting other diseases like heart failure and lung cancer. Dr. Justy praises Dr. Ramya's contributions to TB care and looks forward to continued collaboration in utilizing AI to advance TB prevention and treatment efforts.