Artificial intelligence technology has shown significant promise in detecting lung cancer during health screenings in Malaysia. Since the implementation of the Health Ministry”s program in July, a total of 22 cases of lung cancer have been identified.
The initiative, as highlighted by Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, was conducted across seven health clinics nationwide. Its primary aim is to facilitate early identification of diseases, particularly among populations at higher risk, such as smokers and industrial workers.
In total, the program performed 3,482 X-ray examinations on individuals aged 18 and older who are considered at-risk. These screenings resulted in 3,778 findings that raised concerns, which included 229 instances of lung growths. Out of these findings, 22 were confirmed as lung cancer cases.
Dr. Dzulkefly emphasized that the integration of AI into these screenings has dramatically improved the speed and accuracy of detection, thus enhancing the likelihood of patients receiving timely treatment. This advancement was discussed during the launch of the Ramah Mesra Santuni Madani Programme at Pantai Jeram.
