Five innovators shaping the Future of Health
Five innovators shaping the Future of Health
https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles/health-innovators-vaccines-ultrasound
Media Source: Gates Foundation (USA)
Date: 18 October 2024
Every child deserves a fair chance to reach their full potential, and that starts with getting the health care and nutrition they need. Since the turn of the millennium, scientists and health workers have invented and delivered new solutions to address deadly diseases, cutting childhood deaths worldwide in half. “AI-enabled…
Every child deserves a fair chance to reach their full potential, and that starts with getting the health care and nutrition they need. Since the turn of the millennium, scientists and health workers have invented and delivered new solutions to address deadly diseases, cutting childhood deaths worldwide in half. “AI-enabled ultrasound will democratise access for vulnerable women in Pakistan and around the world. The device is portable, plug-and-play, and easy to use. It requires only eight hours of training to use, so even in remote settings health care workers can quickly learn to use it. The AI feature guides the user through the process, and the scan is synced to the cloud, where it’s analysed. Currently the tool is being used for pregnancy dating, but in the future, it will be able to detect placental and fetal conditions that may indicate an at-risk fetus,” said Zahra Hoodbhoy, Assistant Professor, Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College.