The use of artificial intelligence for delivery of essential health services across WHO regions: a scoping review.

Journal: Frontiers in public health
PMID: 37469694

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad outlet of computer science aimed at constructing machines capable of simulating and performing tasks usually done by human beings. The aim of this scoping review is to map existing evidence on the use of AI in the delivery of medical care.

Authors

  • Joseph Chukwudi Okeibunor
    World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
  • Anelisa Jaca
    Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Chinwe Juliana Iwu-Jaja
    Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Ngozi Idemili-Aronu
    Department of Sociology/Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
  • Housseynou Ba
    World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
  • Zukiswa Pamela Zantsi
    Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Asiphe Mavis Ndlambe
    Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Edison Mavundza
    World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
  • Derrick Muneene
    Department of Digital Health and Innovation, Division of the Chief Scientist, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Charles Shey Wiysonge
    Cochrane South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Lindiwe Makubalo
    World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo.

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