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Global Health Lawyer | Strategy & Governance, Department of Digital Health and Innovation, WHO

"What exactly is WHO doing at the intersection of AI and health?" This is a question I often receive, and it's one I am passionate about answering. At the heart of our efforts is the Global Initiative on AI for Health, which aims to ensure that AI in health is harnessed effectively, safely, and ethically for everyone. Our approach is centered around three key pillars: 1️⃣ Governance and Regulation: Establishing guidelines and frameworks to ensure that AI tools are used responsibly and ethically. This includes developing standards that prioritize patient safety, transparency, and equity. 2️⃣ Knowledge Sharing: Empowering countries with the knowledge and tools they need to develop and integrate AI in health systems. From training courses like "Ethics and Governance of AI for Health" to more specialized modules, we are committed to bridging knowledge gaps. 3️⃣ Implementation and Localization: Collaborating closely with member states and governments to translate guidance into practice. This includes supporting countries in implementing AI-related frameworks, empowering the health workforce, and localizing solutions to meet specific country needs. These pillars are interconnected, ensuring that as AI innovations are developed, they are guided by robust governance structures, shared through targeted capacity-building efforts, and effectively implemented in real-world health systems. This synergy helps us align AI's potential with the health needs of communities worldwide. 🗓️ To illustrate our journey, I've included an image showing our products and initiatives, along with the timeline of their development. It highlights how we have evolved, adapting to the needs of the health sector and continuously building on our foundational work. To know more about our work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gAcbkUZp Or write to us at: ai@who.int World Health Organization Sameer Pujari Ursula Zhao Shada AlSalamah, PhD Jose Diaz Mendoza Rajeshwari Singh Tigest Tamrat Rohit Malpani Maki Kajiwara #GiAi4H #AIforHealth #GlobalHealth #ResponsibleAI #TrustworthyAI #WHO #InnovationForGood #HealthEquity

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Abel Mestie Mekonnen (MD)

I will help you unlock growth in digital health

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Kanika Kalra Thank you for sharing these insightful efforts at the intersection of AI and health, especially with the WHO's Global Initiative on AI for Health.  Given that AI technologies evolve so rapidly, how does WHO ensure that the regulatory frameworks and training programs remain agile and adaptive to these fast-paced advancements while still prioritizing patient safety and equity?

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Mark Landry

Digital Health, Health Systems Strengthening

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WHO is not slow. Better right than rushed.

Linda Goodman

Community Chief of Staff | Program Director at GLEAC

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AI in health needs clear rules and local solutions. Without that, it’s just tech without purpose.

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Michelle Heys

UCL and NIHR Professor Global Child Health and co-Principal Investigator Neotree, CHATA and Healthier Wealthier Families in East London projects

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