UAE unveils new technology to detect genetic diseases

123RF

It’s getting easier and quicker to detect genetic diseases in newborns in the UAE, thanks to a new smart application which uses facial recognition technology.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention's (MoHAP) M-Gene project can identify birth defects without having to conduct a blood test or other specialized checks.

The technology, which is being showcased at GITEX, is currently being used at four MoHAP hospitals in the UAE but will be extended to other facilities soon.

The AI-based project is being implemented in collaboration with the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at the National Centre in Washington DC, USA.

Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry’s Hospitals Sector said: "The M-Gene project provides a smart tool offering a diagnostic face reading for the newborn with immediate results and without the need for surgical intervention."

MOHAP GITEX

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Off Script with Chris, Robbie & Sonal

    5:00pm - 7:00pm

    The UAE’s alternative take on news, entertainment and sport. Join Chris, Robbie and Sonal as they cut through the clutter to bring you the news, entertainment and sport stories that actually matter.

  • Extra Time

    7:00pm - 8:00pm

    Chris & Robbie bring you the latest from the sporting world plus interviews with upcoming and legendary sporting stars.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.