AI Mammography Platform Deployed in Rural India to Address Critical Radiologist Shortage
MedCognetics and AKARUI Solutions have partnered to deploy AI-powered mammography screening in mobile vans across rural India, addressing the severe shortage of breast imaging specialists and improving early cancer detection in underserved regions.
MedCognetics, Inc., a medical imaging AI company, and AKARUI Solutions LLP, a medical imaging equipment and healthcare IT solutions provider, have deployed MedCognetics' AI mammography platform in mobile screening vans serving rural communities in India under an Institutional Review Board agreement. This collaboration addresses India's dramatic shortage of qualified radiologists, where fewer than 500 breast imaging specialists serve a population of over 1.35 billion people.
The deployment leverages MedCognetics' FDA-cleared CogNet AI-MT® software, which is designed for triage of mammogram images and developed to reduce bias in cancer detection by incorporating imaging data representative of diverse patient populations. By embedding this advanced AI software into AKARUI's diagnostic workflows, mobile mammography units can now deliver instant analysis in areas where no radiologists are present, effectively bridging the diagnostic gap in resource-constrained environments.
Debasish "Ron" Nag, CEO of MedCognetics, stated that the company created its AI medical imaging technology to positively impact lives globally, with this partnership serving as a real-world testament to that mission by bringing critical early detection capabilities to regions historically lacking specialized care. The technology is specifically engineered for real-time use in portable deployments such as mammography vans without compromising performance or accuracy.
Suhas Pokale, CEO of AKARUI Solutions LLP, emphasized that their software is designed to optimize medical imaging processes and ensure high-quality care, with the integration of MedCognetics' AI platform enabling enterprise-grade diagnostic power in even the most remote parts of India. This deployment supports AKARUI's upcoming regional product launch with global imaging OEMs and reinforces MedCognetics' position as a pioneer in unbiased AI for healthcare.
The integration provides several key benefits including on-device cancer detection that eliminates the need for cloud connectivity, faster results through streamlined triaging and imaging processes, workforce extension in regions with few breast imaging specialists, and a scalable portable platform designed for cost-effective deployments. This initiative represents a significant advancement in global healthcare equity, demonstrating how AI can serve as a force multiplier in regions with limited radiology resources while maintaining diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. More information about the companies can be found at https://www.medcognetics.com and https://www.akaruisolutions.com.