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Doctors call for faster AI adoption in Nigerian healthcare
Medical experts are urging Nigeria to embrace Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. At a recent virtual conference, doctors highlighted the need for innovation and better financial planning. Dr Lawal Lukman stressed that Nigeria’s vast clinical data is underused in global AI models.
"Properly organised clinical records could attract major international research collaborations."
Highlights
- At the University of Ilorin Medical Class of 2009 conference, doctors from Nigeria, the US, and the UK discussed AI’s potential in healthcare.
- Dr Lawal Lukman noted that less than 5% of global AI models use African clinical data, limiting accuracy for local populations.
- Experts urged Nigerian clinicians to improve documentation and data structuring to attract research and revenue opportunities.
- Strong data governance, cybersecurity, and ethical standards were recommended to protect patient information in AI systems.
- Financial planning for doctors was also emphasized, including investment, insurance, and collective ventures for long-term stability.
