Applying an AI Decision Support Device During Cervical Cancer Screening in Bangladesh and Uganda: Implementation Study
Jaap Koot, Johnblack Kabukye, Guruvare Shyamala, Naheed Nazrul,, Aminur Rahman Shaheen, Carolyn Nakisige, Shamim Namagembe, Keerthana Prasad, Jogchum Beltman · 2026
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Jaap Koot and co-authors study the rollout of an AI helper for cervical cancer screening in rural Bangladesh and Uganda, in a 2026 paper. Screening there rests on a vinegar test read by eye, and readings vary a lot between health workers. An AI device that reads photos of the cervix could steady those calls, if it works under field conditions.
The device, built on an adapted phone, passed lab tests but did less well in clinics. Its screen was easy to use, yet running it during exams was awkward, and some sites lacked steady power or internet. Women accepted it when privacy was kept, though they trusted health workers more. Photos did help supervisors give second opinions from afar and train staff. The team map what must improve before such tools can serve as medical devices.
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| CREATOR | Jaap Koot, Johnblack Kabukye, Guruvare Shyamala, Naheed Nazrul,, Aminur Rahman Shaheen, Carolyn Nakisige, Shamim Namagembe, Keerthana Prasad, Jogchum Beltman |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 50 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |