LAHORE, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 30th Aug, 2026) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided to introduce an AI-powered
multi-disease scanner in Punjab as part of efforts to modernize healthcare services
and facilitate faster and more effective screening and diagnosis of diseases.
The chief minister was given a detailed briefing on the advanced technology during
a meeting with executives of the Chinese technology company Alibaba, said a handout
issued here on Sunday.
She took keen interest in the proposed AI-powered scanning solution and directed
the health authorities to prepare a pilot project for its introduction in Punjab.
The AI-powered multi-disease screening solution, based on non-contrast CT technology,
has the potential to screen for multiple diseases within around two minutes. The system
could assist healthcare professionals in disease screening, detection, diagnosis,
treatment planning and subsequent management.
According to the briefing, the technology could facilitate early screening and detection
of several serious diseases, including pancreatic, liver, gastric, esophageal and
colorectal cancers.
It can also support assessment of cardiovascular disease risks
and help evaluate muscle and body-fat composition.
The system could further assist in the assessment of osteoporosis and fatty liver
disease, offering additional diagnostic information that can support timely medical
intervention.
The AI-powered technology was intended to complement rather than replace conventional
diagnostic procedures, providing healthcare professionals with an additional tool to accelerate
the diagnostic process and improve early identification of potential health conditions.
The CM directed the relevant health authorities to formulate the pilot project and take
necessary steps for its implementation in Punjab.
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized the importance of harnessing modern technology
and artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery, strengthen early disease detection
and provide patients with better and more accessible diagnostic facilities.
