Africa’s healthcare systems are grappling with significant issues, including a shortage of healthcare professionals and inadequate infrastructure.
In the most recent episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Michael Kaloki engages with AI specialists to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare across the continent.
Charles Waka elaborates on how AI is enhancing maternal and neonatal healthcare, leading to better outcomes for both mothers and their newborns.
Ndisha Mwakala, who previously worked as a health information systems advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reflects on the challenges posed by insufficient African data in creating an AI tool that identifies patients at high risk for HIV and links them to essential testing and treatment.
Zakia Salod, a researcher specializing in medical AI and bioinformatics from South Africa, discusses her project VAXIN8, an AI-driven tool that is speeding up the vaccine development process.
Darlington Akogo, CEO of minoHealth AI Labs, shares insights on how his AI solution, Moremi, simplifies the processes of disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and prescription. Meanwhile, Uzma Alam, who leads science policy engagement at the Science for Africa Foundation, emphasizes the critical need for investment in AI research to fully harness its potential benefits.
