How artificial intelligence and human expertise will improve access to healthcare in the Global South

Saad Slimani; Sara Ajanovic; Mariam Aboian; Idriss Ahmedou; Udunna Anazodo; Sandrine de Ribaupierre; H. El Attar; Bassma El Sabaa; Rachel EA Fincham; Daniel A. Hashimoto; Abdourahmane Ndong; Nicolas Padoy; Juan Verde; Julia Wolleb; Joe Yeong; Joël L. Lavanchy

doi:10.1038/s44484-025-00004-0

June 3, 2026npj Digital SurgeryOpen Access

How artificial intelligence and human expertise will improve access to healthcare in the Global South

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The aim is to explore how AI can address healthcare access and outcomes in the Global South.
Discussed opportunities and challenges of AI in healthcare settings.
Outlined strategies for local capacity-building and inclusive practices.
Highlighted the importance of rigorous innovation in low-resource environments.
AI has the potential to significantly enhance healthcare access and outcomes in low-resource areas.
Emphasizes the need for sustainable practices to achieve health equity.
Local expertise combined with AI can bridge gaps in healthcare services.

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Editorial discusses AI opportunities for enhancing healthcare access in low-resource settings, suggesting inclusive practices.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise to improve healthcare access and outcomes in the Global South by bridging gaps in expertise and resources. This editorial discusses the opportunities and challenges of deploying AI in low-resource settings and outlines a way forward focused on local capacity-building, rigorous innovation, and sustainable, inclusive practices to advance health equity.

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