Zambia has become the first African nation to join the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network, a milestone that aims to enhance oversight of artificial intelligence in the health sector. This development was announced by the Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health after a cooperation agreement was signed between Zambia’s Ministry of Health and HealthAI.
The agreement was formalized by Joma Tambatamba Simuyi, the permanent secretary for administration at the Ministry of Health, and HealthAI CEO Ricardo Baptista Leite. A ceremony held in Lusaka included participation from HealthAI’s leadership, including Chief Scientist Peiling Yap and Chief Regulatory Officer Paul Campbell. HealthAI teams are currently in Zambia to support the initial phase of capacity-building efforts.
This partnership is designed to facilitate collaboration on sharing best practices, enhancing regulatory capacity, and advancing international initiatives to ensure a safe, effective, and equitable deployment of AI in healthcare. Zambia will collaborate with other members of the Global Regulatory Network, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India, focusing on ethics protocols and oversight tools.
According to HealthAI, Zambia’s involvement demonstrates its commitment to being a leader in health innovation across Africa while prioritizing patient safety and responsible technology adoption. “We are honored to welcome Zambia as the first African nation to join the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network,” Baptista Leite stated. “Africa must have an active voice in shaping the future of AI governance in health, and Zambia brings invaluable perspectives that will enrich our global network.”
HealthAI aims to support countries by linking regulators, innovators, and health professionals with training, tools, and risk-monitoring systems to ensure transparency and safety in AI-driven health solutions. Emphasizing capacity building, knowledge sharing, and international cooperation, HealthAI’s programs seek to foster a robust framework for AI in health.
Zambia now joins a group of pioneering members such as Indonesia, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Through the network, regulators will be able to monitor risks, strengthen governance frameworks, and access a global directory of registered AI health tools.
The establishment of the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network aims to help regulators build trust, enhance safety, and accelerate responsible innovation by sharing standards, early warnings, and best-practice approaches. Ten initial “Pioneer Countries” are currently guiding the network’s development and contributing to its global framework for the equitable deployment of AI technologies.
HealthAI, an independent nonprofit, collaborates with governments and global health institutions to promote equitable access to AI-powered innovations, ensuring that new technologies are accessible to all patients, regardless of their income or geographic location.
This new partnership not only positions Zambia at the forefront of AI governance in healthcare but also highlights the increasing importance of diverse voices in shaping global health regulations. As AI continues to evolve, the collaboration between Zambia and HealthAI may serve as a model for other African nations aiming to integrate AI responsibly into their healthcare systems.
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