Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming various sectors, with healthcare being one of the most promising areas for improvement. With AI, healthcare outcomes can be improved by enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility in a wide range of clinical and administrative activities, including diagnostics, treatment plans, and patient care.
Key Discussion Points
Cost Reduction & Efficiency
- Reducing Healthcare Costs: AI can help reduce healthcare costs by improving diagnosis and treatment, thereby reducing repeat visits and associated expenses.
- Optimizing Human Resources: AI enhances workforce management, improves training, and addresses critical shortages, making the healthcare system more efficient.
Quality Improvement & Universal Health Coverage
- Improving Healthcare Quality: AI can improve the quality of healthcare services, which is essential for improving health indicators and achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030.
- Building Technological Skills: Incorporating technology modules into healthcare workers’ curricula is vital to building the necessary human resources to effectively deploy AI.
Safety & Data Protection
- Stringent Safety Regulations: Implementing robust safety regulations and data protection measures for medical AI is crucial to maintaining patient privacy, trust, and preventing risks.
Context-Specific Tools & Bias
- Addressing Algorithm Bias: Developing contextually relevant AI tools is essential to avoiding algorithm bias and ensuring fair outcomes for all patients.
Interoperability & Sustainability
- Ensuring Interoperability: Interoperability between different AI technologies is key to harnessing their full value, ensuring efficiency, and guaranteeing long-term sustainability.
Regulation & Policy Framework
- Regulatory Framework: Creating and enforcing the right regulatory framework and policies is crucial for optimizing the use of AI in healthcare.
Private Sector Investment
- Private Sector Role: The private sector plays a critical role in providing the investment needed to support AI deployment in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Speakers and Panelists
Welcome Remarks
Mrs Margaret Olele, CEO/Executive Secretary, American Business Council
Anchor
Dr Anne Adah-Ogoh, Director, Policy, PSHAN.
Moderator
Dr Nneka Mobisson, CEO & Co-Founder of mDoc.
Panelists
- Dr. Anthony Adoghe*, Deputy Director, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. (*Regrets)
- Dr. George Uduku, General Manager, West Africa, GE Healthcare.
- Dr. Dr Hammed Ninalowo, Founder/CEO, IRDOC Nigeria.
Closing Remarks
Dr Tinuola Akinbolagbe, MD/CEO, PSHAN.
