Mobile AI technology boosts African healthcare

The new technology has been launched as part of a cervical cancer prevention campaign across six African countries. The company behind the platform is the nonprofit Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon, and the organization has been working with local health clinics on special screening as well as education events. The new platform consists of an optical accessory that fits onto a Android smartphone and optimizes the device's camera. The clip-on attachment is called the EVA (enhanced visual assessment) Scope. The enhanced optics can be used by healthcare professionals for examining women for early signs of cervical cancer.