Ban Phaeo Hospital (Public Organization) in collaboration with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) and AstraZeneca Thailand launched the project “Quick Test, Fight Lung Cancer”, bringing AI innovations to increase the efficiency of early detection of lung cancer with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health gave the opening remarks at the Eden courtyard, 1st floor, Central World Shopping Center.
The “Quick Check, Fight Lung Cancer” project is a pilot project using AI technology or artificial intelligence technology. To help increase the efficiency of early screening for lung cancer that may be small or difficult to see by using a chest X-ray under the health check-up service of Ban Phaeo Hospital. Helping doctors to diagnose diseases more accurately and efficiently. As a result, cancer patients receive prompt treatment. and reduce the mortality rate
Dr. Pornthep Phongtavikorn, director of Ban Phaeo Hospital (Public Organization) Mention the origins and objectives of this project that “Lung cancer is one of the cancers most often diagnosed in stage IV, the last stage. Most patients come to their doctor when their symptoms are in an advanced state. As a result, the treatment is not as effective as it should be. There is a low chance of being cured from the disease and the mortality rate is high. Therefore, early screening for lung cancer is very important. Ban Phaeo Hospital Realize the benefits of using innovation and digital technology to help develop and enhance the capability of lung cancer screening. therefore, together with partners both public and private sectors Initiated the project “Quick Check, Fight Lung Cancer”, a pilot project in utilizing digital technology. for lung cancer screening This allows doctors to diagnose, treat, and treat patients faster, more accurately, and more efficiently.”
The “Quick Check, Fight Lung Cancer” project is another project under the memorandum of cooperation “Supporting and Promoting Healthcare Technology Development in Thailand” between the Digital Economy Promotion Agency or depa and AstraZeneca Thailand that promotes the use of Digital Health Technology Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattapon Nimmanphatcharin chief executive depa “Currently, digital technology and innovation play an important role in various fields, including the medical field. Depa, as an agency promoting and supporting the development of industry and digital innovation, is very pleased to see the cooperation and Results resulting from the application of digital technology to improve health services This project is considered another success of the mission to promote and support the development of industry and innovation of digital health in facilitating the provision of public health services in Thailand.”
Mr. James Teek, President of AstraZeneca (Thailand) Co., Ltd. said: “Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Thailand and continues to have a high incidence rate in many countries around the world. including Thailand AstraZeneca Thailand as a sponsor of the project Recognizing the importance and benefits of using AI technology to improve lung cancer screening To enhance the potential of diagnosis and treatment of patients with accuracy and speed This system allows us to know the results within 3 minutes.
At the service point that people can easily access. The company is very pleased to cooperate with Ban Phaeo Hospital. One of the leading hospitals in the field of Smart Hospital and the use of technology to develop health service systems for the people AstraZeneca is ready to continue to cooperate with public health agency continually partnering organizations both public and private sectors in bringing innovations and technologies to strengthen and increase the efficiency of medical services with a common goal of improving the quality of life for Thai people.”
The “Quick Check, Fight Lung Cancer” project is also supported by Central Group Leader in retail and service business in Thailand and abroad which is one of the network partners which has always given importance to the promotion of public health services under the project “central do” by supporting the use of space in the shopping centers of the Central Group with various equipment to enable people to proactively access public health services including this lung cancer screening test to be more convenient
Those who are interested can receive free lung cancer screening services via X-ray machines at the event “Quick Check, Fight Lung Cancer” on April 20, 2022 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and April 21-24, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 1st Floor, Eden Zone, Central World Shopping Center, Mobile Screening Units at various branches in Central Group such as Robinson Department Store Lat Krabang, Central East Ville Shopping Center, Central Ladprao Shopping Center, Central Pinklao Shopping Center, Central Shopping Center Rama 2. You can follow the service schedule and more details at Facebook. Banphaeo General Hospital Banphaeo HospitalPublic Organization (@BGHHOSP)
