PAHO and IDB launch tool to assess countries’ readiness to integrate Artificial Intelligence into healthcare systems – PAHO/WHO
Washington, DC, August 15, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) recently launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Toolkit for Public Health, a tool that enables countries to optimize their capacity to integrate AI into public health systems.
The document seeks to promote informed decision-making on the use of innovative tools that support digital health, in order to promote the implementation of AI in strategic planning, the improvement of health outcomes and operational efficiency.
The guide also provides a comprehensive framework for assessing various dimensions such as governance, infrastructure, data management and financing, among others.
“Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming public health, offering powerful tools to modernize health systems and services,” said Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of PAHO.
The methodology includes a series of questions grouped by essential categories, from existing healthcare infrastructure and digital health landscapes to the availability of quality data, healthcare workforce readiness and regulatory frameworks. Other areas such as awareness, education and public engagement are also addressed.
The initiative is part of PAHO’s digital transformation toolkit and is aligned with the implementation of the Eight guiding principles of digital transformation in healthcare. These principles provide a strategic framework to ensure that digital health initiatives are equitable, sustainable and impactful.
“PAHO is deeply committed to supporting all Member States in integrating AI into their public health systems. Adopting AI in public health is a collective effort to ensure that no one is left behind,” said Dr. Barbosa.
Through this new tool, PAHO and the IDB reaffirm their commitment to supporting the digital evolution of health sectors throughout the region, ensuring that countries can take advantage of innovative digital solutions to improve public health outcomes.
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