Emirates Health Services to Unveil AI-Powered Tool to Detect Breast Cancer at Arab Health
Emirates Health Services (EHS) is set to unveil an innovative programme focused on the early detection of breast cancer using Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Arab Health 2025.
Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Prevention, this groundbreaking AI tool enhances traditional mammography, significantly improving early detection rates and survival outcomes for patients.
The AI-powered tool will be one of 19 innovative projects EHS will showcase at the event, with 13 of them making their debut either regionally or globally. In addition to the AI programme, EHS will present several other pioneering projects, including the "Usrati Bundle" and the "In-Utero Gene Editing" developed in collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Arab Health 2025, one of the largest healthcare exhibitions in the world, kicks off at Dubai's World Trade Centre on January 29 and runs until January 30. This year's event, under the theme "Where the World of Healthcare Meets," will feature over 3,800 exhibitors and more than 60,000 visitors from across the globe. Attendees will have access to a diverse array of innovations spanning medical equipment, diagnostics, wellness, and prevention.
The UAE will be represented by over 200 companies, showcasing the latest advancements across nine product sectors. Arab Health 2025 also promises a relaxed networking space with the return of the Arab Health Village, where food and beverages will be available throughout the event.
Supported by key government entities, including the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Dubai Health Authority, Arab Health 2025 serves as a platform for innovation, collaboration, and education in the healthcare sector.
News Source: Khaleej Times
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