10-05-23 Daily-Punjab-PPSC Current Affairs

Eyeing to reduce the burden of tuberculosis (TB), Punjab is all set to use (AI) tools for timely diagnosis and treatment of the disease in government healthcare facilities.

The Health department will be leveraging the technology for analysing chest X-ray images and generating reports, aiding doctors in early diagnosis and initiating treatment.

With the central government setting a target to reduce the incidence of new TB cases by 80% by 2025, timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in controlling the spread of the disease. Delay in diagnosis not only worsens the disease, but also increases its transmission.

The disease is caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affects the lungs and is preventable and curable. It spreads from person to person through air. Various studies have indicated that AI tools are capable of detecting TB in chest X-rays at a level comparable to radiologists. As Punjab has limited radiologist Resources, the introduction of this computer-aided detection technology is expected to benefit the health department by expanding the coverage of screening.

Kerala, the southern state of India, is set to make HISTORY by declaring itself as the countrys first total e-governed state. Building upon its reputation as the first fully-literate state inIndia, Kerala has achieved this milestone through a series of policy initiatives aimed at transforming the state into a digitally-empowered Society. With a focus on a knowledge-based economy and 100% digital Literacy, the government has digitized the delivery of vital Services across various domains, ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility for all citizens.

Decades after attaining full literacy, Kerala embarked on a journey to become a fullye-literate society.Recognizing the potential of digital technologies to enhance Governance and delivery, the State Government launched several initiatives to achieve total e-governance. The vision for transparent and speedy service delivery to all citizens has been a key driving force behind these efforts.