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Data Brief2025;58111190.February 1, 2025Journal Article

A dataset of blood slide images for AI-based diagnosis of malaria.

Rose Nakasi1, Joyce Nakatumba Nabende1, Jeremy Francis Tusubira1, Aloyzius Lubowa Bamundaga1, Alfred Andama2
1Makerere University, P.O Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
2Mulago National Referral Hospital, P.O Box 7051, Kampala, Uganda.
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Abstract

Malaria is a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Timely and accurate diagnosis of malaria is vital to reduce the caseload and mortality rates associated with malaria. The use of microscopy in malaria screening is the gold standard recommended method by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In Uganda, utilization of microscopy is challenged by insufficient expertise to interpret the…

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