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Pixels Against a Persistent Plaque
How AI is Front-lining the Battle to End Leprosy. The global mission to eradicate leprosy has found an unexpected frontline weapon: the smartphone camera. Long restricted by a critical shortage of specialised medical personnel in remote, high-risk regions, healthcare systems … Continue reading
What is AI4Leprosy?
The AI4Leprosy diagnostic tool was officially launched in February 2022. It was developed through a collaborative partnership between the Novartis Foundation, Microsoft’s AI for Health team, and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz). To achieve this, the project collected skin lesion … Continue reading