Lunit, a leader in AI-driven cancer diagnostics, has announced the integration of its breast cancer detection solution, Lunit INSIGHT MMG, into Qatar’s national breast cancer screening program. This marks the first comprehensive adoption of AI in a national-level breast screening workflow in the Middle East, reflecting a long-term commitment to enhancing breast cancer screening in Qatar through an initial five-year partnership.
Starting in June 2024, Qatar’s Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will incorporate Lunit INSIGHT MMG into its “Screen for Life” initiative, which focuses on breast and bowel cancer screening. The AI solution is designed to improve early breast cancer detection, potentially lowering missed diagnoses and boosting survival rates within Qatar’s triennial screening program.
“Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women in Qatar, accounting for 32% of all female cancer cases,” noted Dr. Sheikha Abu Sheikha, Director of Early Detection Programs at PHCC. “By integrating Lunit’s AI as a critical second opinion for our radiologists, we reinforce Qatar’s commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to women throughout the country.”
The implementation follows a successful validation phase that began in March 2023, where two radiologists review each mammogram alongside the Lunit INSIGHT MMG results, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in the screening process.
Lunit’s success in Qatar aligns with its broader trend of expanding business-to-government (B2G) cancer screening initiatives globally, with recent deployments in Australia, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Iceland.
“Our collaboration with Qatar’s PHCC for the ‘Screen for Life’ program will provide healthcare providers with a powerful tool for improved diagnostics,” stated Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “As we expand into national screening programs worldwide, we are enhancing early cancer detection and transforming preventive care, moving closer to our vision of making AI-assisted cancer screening accurate and accessible globally.”
The “Screen for Life” program, managed by Qatar’s PHCC, offers free breast and bowel cancer screenings to eligible residents, emphasizing early detection through education, awareness, and accessible services.
