CHANDIGARH, Sept. 24 -- Health minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday launched first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled screening devices for early detection of breast cancer, cervical cancer, and refractive errors.

The Punjab government's initiative, implemented in collaboration with ACT Grants, introduces portable, radiation-free, and AI-powered devices across eight districts of Punjab. These include Thermalytix by Niramai for breast cancer screening, Smart Scope by Periwinkle for cervical cancer screening, and Portable Autorefractometer by Forus Health for vision impairment screening. The event also featured a demonstration of all the devices.

Describing the launch as a historic leap forward in making healthcare accessible, a...