Inconsistent power supplies, unstable Internet access impedes AI deployment in rural health facilities – Prof Kponyo
Inconsistent power supplies and unstable internet connectivity, have been identified as a major challenge heavily impeding the effective deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in rural healthcare facilities. The post Inconsistent power supplies, unstable Internet access impedes AI deployment in rural health facilities – Prof Kponyo appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Rural healthcare facilities in Ghana are facing significant hurdles in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) due to inconsistent power supplies, unreliable internet connectivity, and algorithmic bias, according to Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Principal Investigator of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
During an International Conference on AI in Healthcare and Pharmacy held at University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho, Volta Region, Prof. Kponyo highlighted trust, adoption, data security, and governance as additional challenges to the effective integration of AI into Ghana's healthcare system. He emphasized the importance of responsible AI, which should support medical decisions safely, fairly, openly, and with respect for human dignity, rather than operate as "black boxes."
Prof. Kponyo stressed the need for clear clinical rules, explainable models, rigorous real-world testing, and stringent security standards to ensure equitable access to high-quality healthcare for all Ghanaians, irrespective of their geographical location.
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