{
  "id": 5057774,
  "title": "Regional health sector keen on AI adoption for better diagnosis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/regional-health-sector-keen-on-ai-adoption-for-better-diagnosis",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:10:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/regional-health-sector-keen-on-ai-adoption-for-better-diagnosis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "East African economies are poised to enhance the quality of healthcare through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostics, as the healthcare sector shifts from digital health pilots to broader implementation. Kenya Healthcare Federation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anne Musuva emphasized that Kenya's digital health reforms have opened up opportunities to improve access, efficiency, and overall quality of healthcare services. According to her, \"Kenya is undergoing ambitious digital health reforms, creating significant opportunities to improve access, efficiency and quality across our healthcare system.\"\n\nAcross the East African Community, hospitals and governments are increasingly adopting technologies such as AI-supported diagnostics, telemedicine, electronic health records, hospital management systems, and connected medical devices, all aimed at improving diagnosis, patient management, and access to care. Dr. Musuva highlighted that AI-supported diagnostics and telemedicine have the potential to expand quality healthcare beyond major urban hubs and contribute to building a more equitable health system.\n\nAs part of the organizers of the World Health Expo (WHX) Nairobi, Dr. Musuva stressed the importance of collaboration between governments, healthcare providers, and technology companies in translating digital health policies into practical solutions. Despite recognizing the importance of digital transition, poor infrastructure remains a significant challenge in achieving quality healthcare. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that only around 30% of telemedicine projects in Africa have been successfully implemented, citing unreliable electricity, limited devices, and inadequate broadband as key barriers to wider adoption.\n\nInforma Markets Portfolio Director for Healthcare, Tom Coleman, noted that the WHX event in Nairobi aligns with a time when healthcare providers are actively evaluating technologies that can deliver tangible benefits. The expo, scheduled for later this month, is expected to attract over 5,500 healthcare professionals, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. Attendees will have direct access to available solutions from AI diagnostics, telemedicine platforms, and hospital technology providers as they navigate an active procurement period.",
  "summary": "East African economies could accelerate attainment of quality healthcare by leveraging artificial intelligence in diagnostics. This comes as the region’s healthcare sector transitions from digital health pilots towards wider implementation. According to Kenya Healthcare Federation Chief Executive Officer Dr Anne Musuva the country’s digital health reforms have created opportunities to improve the…",
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}