Seongnam – October 19, 2026 -- NTL HEALTHCARE drew more than 200 representatives of distributors, healthcare institutions and policy organizations to its booth at WHX Johannesburg 2026 (October 6-8) and supplied its CerviCARE AI cervical screening system to Zimbabwe during the show.
South Africa is slated to become the hub for pan-African expansion
The South Korean company met South African policymakers and academic representatives to discuss implementation procedures and possible collaborations. It plans to use South Africa as a strategic base for reaching neighboring countries and other African markets, building on pilot projects in Zambia, Uganda and Tanzania.
NTL HEALTHCARE intends to pursue partnerships with global medical foundations and Korea's Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP), a government initiative promoting knowledge sharing in economic development. Together with partners, it aims to work on regulatory approvals, training and operational planning.
CerviCARE AI delivers results in five seconds without internet access
The system analyzes cervical images to identify potential lesions and works offline. It has demonstrated 98% sensitivity and 95.5% specificity in detecting high-risk lesions, according to a StandardBank test report (2023) and a study by Ouh et al. in Scientific Reports (2024). AI-assisted image quality guidance helps users of any experience level capture consistent images. The company has supplied the product to more than 20 countries.
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of female cancer deaths in 26 countries
The World Health Organization (2026) reports that cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in 26 countries, many in sub-Saharan Africa. Unequal access to vaccination, screening and treatment remains a major challenge in resource-limited settings.
CEO Tae-hee Kim said screening technologies "need practical validation and policy support to become established in healthcare settings." She added that the company discussed implementation procedures and partnership opportunities with South African stakeholders, drawing on its pilot experience.