Breathe Easy: How Tech and AI Are Transforming Lung Cancer Care in Kenya

About this episode

The episode discusses how technology and AI are improving lung cancer care in Kenya with insights from Dr. Elias Melly.

Cancer is rising — Tech can turn the tide. Join us as we explore how Technology and & AI are Transforming Lung Cancer Care in Kenya With Dr. Elias Melly the CEO of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya & LAA-MEA Chapter Steering Committee Member. Did you know that 44,000 people are annually diagonised with cancer in Kenya 32,000 people die of Cancer Annually 92% cancer patients die annually There is a 5% survival rate for Cancer 90% of people diagnised with Lung Cancer dont smoke and not secondary smokers Your environment and upbringing can affect your genetic make up regardless of your race Join us to hear inspiring research, policy, information, advocacy and investment advice can reduce the burden of rising cancer. Dr Elias explores Targetted interventions and leveraging on technology to treat patients with targetted interventions get better outcomes with minimal side effects. Strategy Early detection, proper diagnosis, treatement and after care treatment, using Ai Powerered High Resolution X Rays, community engargement, intergrated screening programs and information are game changers in the fight against Lung Cancer. Dr Elias Melly NCI Twitter : @ncikenya NCI…

People in this episode

Host: Raziah Mwawanga

Guest: Dr. Elias Melly

Topics covered

• lung cancer
• technology
• AI
• healthcare
• Kenya
• cancer care

Keywords

• lung cancer
• AI
• technology
• Kenya
• cancer treatment
• early detection
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Cancer Institute of Kenya, LAA-MEA Chapter Steering Committee

Places: Kenya

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