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Diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in children has long been a challenge, but that is set to change.qXR from Mumbai-based startup Qure.ai is the first AI-enabled chest X-ray tool to receive regulatory clearance, earning CE Class IIb certification for children aged 0-3 years and complementing its existing capabilities for children up to 15 years, effectively covering the entire childhood spectrum.

Paediatric TB is a silent crisis that affects children, globally. In 2023, close to 1.3 million children under 15 fell ill with TB, representing about 12% of total cases worldwide. Children under 5 are particularly vulnerable due to underdeveloped immune systems, bearing the highest burden and accounting f...