The Philippines faces one of the world’s highest TB burdens, accounting for 7% of global cases. The disease disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations, fueled by poverty and risk factors such as poor nutrition, overcrowded living conditions, and limited access to healthcare.
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But there is a breath of hope for the people – because Qure.ai, in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), has deployed AI-powered chest X-ray screening tools and mobile X-ray vans across the country. This initiative focuses on vulnerable and high-risk populations, where TB often remains undiagnosed.
In partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Qure has rolled out AI-powered chest X-ray screening tool, qXR, and Disease management platform, qTrack, across the country, using Mobile X-ray vans. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at identifying TB cases among vulnerable and high-risk populations, where TB often goes undiagnosed.
Watch the film ‘Breath of Hope’ to see how AI is transforming TB screening and management in the Philippines.
