The Ambassador of Poland launches the Cancer Screening AI project in Zaatari Camp
09.08.2021
On Monday (09.08.2021) the Ambassador of Poland, H.E Lucjan Karpiński visited the Polish Medical Training and Consultancy Center in Zaatari camp to launch the Cancer Screening Project for Refugees funded by Polish Aid and implemented by JHAS. The project uses latest technology of Artificial Intelligence to help in early detection or enhancement in health.
“In Jordan we have been working primarily in the healthcare sector as we want to ease the burden on Jordan's national health service caused by number of patients and COVID-19 pandemic. Our project deliver added value to existing mechanisms and provide vital support for the needy. Cancer is a universal public health problem. We know that early diagnosis of cancer is important for patients so they have the best chance for successful treatment.“ – says H.E Lucjan Karpiński.
In the region the number of cancer cases is growing at an alarming pace. The Gulf States and the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) countries show a disturbing rise in the number of cancer patients. Long-term projections show that, by 2030 there would be a 1.8 fold increase in cancer incidence. In Jordan according to the latest statistics of the Jordanian Ministry of Health, the cumulative number of registered cases of breast between 1996 and 2014 registered in Jordan was 13,899 cases and the recent registry report indicated that cancer rates in the Kingdom are “alarmingly” high.
“In this project we will use the first multi-cancer screening panels to harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy and usefulness of affordable tumor marker test to help identify 6 or more types of cancer. Based on commonly ordered tumor markers such as PSA, CEA, AFP, CA-125 and others, AI algorithm can aid in the early detection of many types of cancers, including those not typically screen for such as lung, liver, pancreas" – says Dr. Yaroup Al-Ajlouni, president of JHAS.
“Today Poland collaborates with JHAS on a number of projects to serve the Jordanians and refugees and their families. This partnership is one that we really value to have been part of in the past, and upon seeing the achievements, we are determined to continue to supporter today and in the future.” – says H.E Lucjan Karpiński.
Ambassador Karpiński during his visit at Zaatari Camp also met with the representatives of the UN agencies that are performing a remarkable activity in support of the refugees.
