Chandigarh: Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday launched first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled screening devices for early detection of breast cancer, cervical cancer, and refractive errors.

The initiative, implemented in collaboration with ACT Grants, introduces portable, radiation-free, and AI-powered devices across eight districts of Punjab.

These include Thermalytix by Niramai for breast cancer screening, Smart Scope by Periwinkle for cervical cancer screening , and Portable Autorefractometer by Forus Health for vision impairment screening, said an official statement.

Describing the launch as a "historic leap forward" in making healthcare accessible, accurate, and equitable, Singh stressed the critical need for early diagnosis and treatment.

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