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Arab News
26-04-2025
- Health
- Arab News
GenAI can revolutionize healthcare in Kingdom: report
As part of the Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, the healthcare sector is witnessing groundbreaking innovations with the integration of generative AI. PwC Middle East, in partnership with the HSTP, has launched the latest report, 'Navigating new frontiers in health: A strategic guide to GenAI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,' which provides a detailed analysis of the current state of healthcare transformation and how AI is poised to reshape the future of healthcare delivery in the Kingdom. The report gathers insights from PwC Middle East's 28th CEO Survey — KSA Findings, which revealed that 92 percent of CEOs in Saudi Arabia plan to systematically integrate GenAI into their technology platforms within three years, 88 percent into core business strategy, and 79 percent into new products/services development. For the health sector, the potential applications of GenAI in support of building a 'vibrant society' are wide-ranging, including in medical imaging and diagnosis, drug discovery, mobile clinics and predictive, personalized care. 'This report underscores the growing potential of genAI to not only optimize healthcare operations but also to improve patient care and outcomes,' said Tariq Beshtawi, health industries partner, digital health transformation leader, PwC Middle East. 'As Saudi Arabia works toward its Vision 2030 goals, the healthcare sector's adoption of GenAI will play a crucial role in creating a more resilient, efficient, and patient-centric system.' With the Kingdom facing increasing pressure to manage chronic diseases and improve accessibility in underserved regions, GenAI is proving to be a game-changer in optimizing care delivery and relieving the administrative burden on medical professionals. Abdulgader Hamdan A Almoeen, Health Sector Transformation Program lead, said: 'The Health Sector Transformation Program is driving efforts to create a future of healthcare that is more accessible, efficient, and focused on prevention. Leveraging GenAI and other advanced technologies, we are not just improving outcomes; we are defining a new global standard for the sector.' As the Kingdom continues to prioritize healthcare in its Vision 2030 strategy, GenAI stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering significant benefits in diagnostics, drug discovery, and patient care. The insights provided in this report further demonstrate the clear potential for GenAI to revolutionize the healthcare system, ensuring that all citizens have access to world-class medical services. This collaboration between PwC Middle East and the HSTP highlights Saudi Arabia's readiness to embrace the future of healthcare, ensuring that it remains at the cutting edge of innovation while delivering more accessible, efficient, and personalized care for its population.
Zawya
17-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project: innovating health system development amid challenges
The Ministry of Health (MoH) and World Health Organization (WHO) have signed the health systems strengthening output agreement component of the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) today, ushering in a new era of strengthened healthcare across the country. South Sudan faces health challenges exacerbated by conflict, inadequate infrastructure, and the impacts of climate change. WHO estimates indicate that the maternal mortality rate has progressively increased over the last 10 years to emerge as the highest globally at 1 223 deaths per 100,000 live births. While newborn and child mortality rates are high at 64 and 99 per 1 000 live births, respectively, and have remained stagnant over the same period. The HSTP brings a national approach to health service delivery that replaces multiple donor funded programs supporting the health sector, including the Health Pooled Fund (HPF), Covid-19 Emergency Response, and Health Systems Strengthening (CERSSP) projects. WHO support complements operational support provided through UNICEF and focuses on introducing innovative approaches to developing the health system of the country, within the context of multiple and persisting humanitarian challenges over the three-year project lifetime. The HSTP is funded through the health Muti Donor Trust Fund, which includes the World Bank, Foreign, Commonwealth&Development Office (FCDO), Canada, European Union (EU) amongst other donors amounting to USD 12.7 million. Dr Anin Ngot Mou, Undersecretary Ministry of Health stated that, "HSTP is a crucial step towards ensuring that health resources are better able to ensure our citizens have access to high-quality healthcare services. This signing of the health system strengthening output agreement of the project is significant milestone as it marks the first time the Ministry of Health is leading such an extensive endeavor. We are committed to taking full responsibility and collaborating with WHO and other partners to enhance governance, broaden health services, and move towards a sustainable healthcare system." 'This presents an opportunity to introduce new and unique innovations that will build a resilient health system for South Sudan, which will better respond to the people's unique challenges', said Dr Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative for South Sudan. 'The HSTP is aligned with and will significantly contribute to HSSP strategies and interventions for ensuring equal access to essential health services, strengthening health systems, and forming partnerships to achieve Universal Health Coverage.' WHO is committed to working with all stakeholders under the leadership of the Government at all levels to support the implementation of this HSTP and support movement towards Universal Health Coverage for the people of South Sudan. The signing ceremony reinforces the Government's commitment to health sector transformation under the theme "Together Towards Achieving Better Health Outcomes". This collaborative effort across the health sector stakeholders signifies a unified approach to improving health outcomes and building a resilient health sector in the context of the ongoing humanitarian challenges. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan.
