Transforming Breast Cancer Screening in Meghalaya using AI – Health & Family Welfare Department, Meghalaya

Transforming Breast Cancer Screening in Meghalaya using AI

60–70% of breast cancer cases in Meghalaya are diagnosed at Stage III/IV due to absence of accessible early screening in rural and hilly regions
Mammography facilities are confined to urban centres, creating geographical and financial barriers for remote and economically vulnerable women
Screening uptake remains below 2% due to stigma, low awareness, and lack of privacy-assured screening mechanisms
Delayed detection results in poor survival rates of 40–50%, increasing long-term healthcare burden and mortality
Limited integration of structured referral pathways leads to loss to follow-up after initial detection

Deployed AI-enabled, portable, non-invasive Thermalytix screening technology suitable for hilly terrain and outreach delivery
Implemented screening across 47 public facilities covering 12 districts under NHM/NP-NCD framework
Mobilised eligible women (30+) through ASHAs and ANMs with IEC campaigns and line-list preparation
Introduced instant AI-generated triage reports categorising women into Red, Yellow, and Green risk groups
Established digital referral and patient navigation system ensuring end-to-end closure from screening to diagnosis and treatment

Screened 1,313 women during pilot phase between 01-11-2025 and 31-01-2026
Identified 30 high-risk (Red) and 99 moderate-risk (Yellow) cases for structured referral and follow-up
Strengthened district-level NCD coordination and healthcare worker capacity
Demonstrated operational feasibility for statewide scale-up across 47 facilities
Established digital monitoring and referral compliance review mechanisms

For more information, please contact:
Joram Beda at b.joram@ias.gov.in

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