GE Develops AI-Powered Ultrasound to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries

GE Health is developing an AI-powered ultrasound device for use in low-resource settings to improve maternal and child healthcare.
The $44 million project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to increase access to medical imaging in developing countries.
The AI-enabled ultrasound will provide clear readings for lung, maternal, fetal, and pediatric care to aid diagnosis and treatment.
Maternal and child mortality is largely preventable with early medical intervention aided by proper imaging.
GE is acquiring AI medtech companies like Caption Health and investing in AI to advance ultrasound capabilities.

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