Ethiopia: African Psychiatrists Convene in Addis Ababa to Advance Ai-Powered Mental Healthcare
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Psychiatrists from Ethiopia and across Africa have convened in Addis Ababa to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital psychiatry can expand access to quality mental healthcare across the continent, according to the Ministry of Health.
Addis Ababa has become the site for a two-day conference hosted by the Ethiopian Psychiatrists Association and the African Association of Psychiatrists. The gathering aims to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital psychiatry can enhance access to high-quality mental healthcare across Africa. The conference, themed "Digital Psychiatry in Africa: Leveraging AI for Accessible and Quality Mental Health Care," will take place on September 18 and 19 at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum.
Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba highlighted the importance of AI and digital psychiatry in meeting the growing demand for mental health services and the need for technology that aligns with Africa's unique requirements. President of the Ethiopian Psychiatrists Association, Prof. Atalay Alem, underscored the significance of the conference theme and the association's dedication to promoting mental healthcare.
He also stressed the importance of forming stronger regulations and guidelines to govern the usage of AI and digital psychiatry across the continent. Dr. Vuyiso Talatala, President of the African Association of Psychiatrists, welcomed the Ethiopian association's contributions to the continental body and expressed optimism regarding the conference's potential to identify practical applications of AI in psychiatry and to broaden mental healthcare access across Africa.
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