Research indicates that a smartphone-based Artificial Intelligence application can detect eye cancers from photographs with near-specialist accuracy. The app not only identifies previously undiagnosed cases but also facilitates referrals to expert care, enhancing the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.

Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has called on women across the country to undergo regular health check-ups, including screening for cervical and breast cancer at least once a year, to enable early detection and timely treatment. She made the appeal in Dar es Salaam while launching the logo of the Mariam Mungula Foundation, according to Daily News.

An IOL health feature highlights six routine screenings that can help detect serious illness early. The article notes that simple tests for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, cancer, bone health and eyesight can identify underlying conditions before they advance, helping people stay on track for better long-term health outcomes through regular check-ups.

Uganda is facing a growing cancer burden, with over 37,000 new diagnoses and nearly 28,000 deaths annually, according to recent estimates. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, while prostate cancer is the most prevalent among men. This situation is putting significant pressure on patients, families, and the healthcare system.

Global cancer cases are projected to rise by 67 per cent by 2050, according to a report cited by the Eastleigh Voice. Lung cancer was the most common cancer worldwide in 2024, recording almost 2.6 million new cases and about 1.9 million deaths. The figures highlight the growing burden of cancer on health systems globally and underscore concerns among health experts about rising incidence and mortality rates in the coming decades.

Techpoint Africa reports that Nexus AI is deploying artificial-intelligence X-ray screening to help healthcare facilities across Africa flag possible abnormalities more quickly. The tool is presented as useful where radiologists are scarce and where electricity and Internet connectivity are unreliable, with the stated aim of supporting faster assessment rather than replacing clinical diagnosis. Details about accuracy, regulatory approval, patient outcomes, and rollout scale were not provided in the blurb.