Story by Abigirl Tembo, Health Editor
A free tuberculosis (TB) screening campaign powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled X-ray technology is underway in Banket’s Kuwadzana suburb, offering residents rapid access to advanced diagnostic services aimed at detecting the disease early and reducing transmission.
The three-day initiative, running at Kuwadzana Clinic until Friday, is being implemented by the Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care under the Life Saving Facility and Community-Based Service Delivery Support Project.
Medical teams are deploying mobile X-ray units equipped with AI software capable of identifying potential tuberculosis cases within minutes, enabling early diagnosis and immediate referral for treatment.
Speaking during the campaign, UZT Regional TB Technical Advisor for the Northern Region, Dr Tawanda Mapuranga, said the programme is focusing on groups considered most vulnerable to the disease.
