The World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting a roundtable discussion on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the health sector, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and the protection of human rights and privacy. This event aligns with WHO’s efforts to support the digital transformation of health systems and aims to promote global collaboration and identify key leadership priorities.
Event Objectives
The session will bring together experts from various fields, including academia, health ministries, information and communications technology sectors, regulatory bodies, and the private sector. Discussions will address critical issues, challenges, and available resources, all intended to inform and shape future WHO strategies for digital health and AI.
Key Themes
Harnessing AI Potential: Exploring how AI can be leveraged to improve health outcomes globally.
Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring AI applications in health are accessible and beneficial to all populations, particularly underserved communities.
Human Rights and Privacy: Developing frameworks to protect individual rights and privacy in the deployment of AI technologies.
Global Collaboration: Fostering international cooperation to drive the digital health agenda.
Leadership Priorities: Identifying strategic priorities for WHO and its partners in the realm of digital health and AI.
The roundtable aims to create a comprehensive dialogue that will help shape the future direction of AI in health, ensuring that technological advancements contribute to equitable and sustainable health systems worldwide.
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