AI to improve healthcare delivery without making humans jobless
The Emobot, a device that continuously monitors the emotional state of the elderly to detect depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns using AI to interpret data collected by the Embot’s camera and microphone and provide mental health information about a person to family members or caregivers. PHOTO | ROBYN BECK | AF
Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
In many countries, there has been a shortage of healthcare workers, resulting in poor delivery by health professionals who are often overwhelmed with the existing workload.
While the reason for the shortage differs from county to country, artificial intelligence could be the answer to the labour deficit, proving the much-needed aid to workers while also improving the quality and introducing new solutions in healthcare delivery, a report by the World Economic Forum (Wef) shows.
