Sudan is struggling with a health crisis due to war. Many doctors have died, and hospitals are destroyed.
AI is being used to help diagnose patients. It can compare x-rays with stored images to find problems.
There is not enough medical staff in the country. This situation can make diseases harder to treat because of wrong use of antibiotics.
In conflict areas, there is a need for more health workers and medical supplies.
Difficult words
- diagnose — Identify an illness or problem in a patient.
- crisis — A difficult or dangerous situation.
- compare — To look at two things to see how they are different or similar.
- antibiotics — Medicines that fight infections caused by bacteria.
- supply — Things that are needed, like food or medicine.supplies
- harder — More difficult to do or understand.
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Discussion questions
- How can AI improve health care in crisis situations?
- What are some possible solutions to the shortage of medical staff?
- Why is it important to have enough medical supplies in conflict areas?
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