A groundbreaking interim safety analysis of the first randomized trial investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a national breast cancer screening program has revealed encouraging results. The trial, conducted in Sweden with over 80,000 women, demonstrated that AI-supported screening detected 20% more cancers compared to routine double reading of mammograms by two breast…
St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, located in Gulu City, is experiencing a concerning rise in medical admissions due to liver complications. The medical unit at the hospital has noted a significant increase in cases of liver diseases, primarily cirrhosis of the liver. This condition, characterized by permanent scarring that impairs liver function and may lead to…
The state of Holy Family Hospital Nyapea, a critical healthcare facility founded by Catholic missionaries, has raised concerns among stakeholders. This hospital serves a significant population of over 280,000 people in Zombo district and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province. On July 31st, 2023, a monitoring report on health service delivery in Zombo…
The Gulu Regional Cancer Centre is a much-needed facility in Northern Uganda, where cancer is a major health problem. The new equipment will help to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients in the region, and it is expected to save many lives. The Cancer Centre is a major step forward in the fight…