DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 06 November 2024

WATCH | Tuberculosis | Using AI to boost fight against TB

CAPE TOWN - Tuberculosis has regained its status as the world's top deadliest infectious disease.

It was previously replaced by the new strain of Coronavirus.

READ: Tuberculosis cases hit record high: WHO

According to a report by the World Health Organization, about 8.2m people were diagnosed with TB in 2023, the highest yearly total so far.

Now, we take a look at how artificial intelligence can help boost the fight against TB and other communicable diseases.

Chief Technology Officer at Epcon, Thys Potgieter, spoke to eNCA. 

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