How AI Could Transform Healthcare in South Africa, According to NWU Professor Leenta Grobler
Published
Artificial intelligence (AI) and new technology could bring big changes to healthcare in South Africa, according to Professor Leenta Grobler of North-West University (NWU). In an interview with MyBroadband's "What's Next" programme, hosted by Aki Anastasiou, Professor Grobler explained how these tools might help patients and health workers across the country.
According to the interview summary, Professor Grobler discussed how technology and AI can be used to improve healthcare services in South Africa. Healthcare in the country faces many challenges, including shortages of staff and unequal access to services between urban and rural areas. New tools may offer ways to address some of these problems.
The discussion focused on the possible benefits of using AI in the health sector. Supporters of these technologies believe that they could help doctors and nurses work more efficiently and give patients faster access to information and care. However, the full details of the specific tools and examples she described are not included in the short summary of the interview.
The conversation is part of a wider public debate about how South Africa can use new technology in its health system. Readers who want to learn more about Professor Grobler's views can watch or read the full interview on MyBroadband.
Sources: MyBroadband
More South Africa news
- PointFive Expands into Africa Through Partnership with Blue Turtle Technologies
- South African Billionaire Co-Founds Tech Company Created in 24 Hours
- Amazon Hopes to Help South African Small Businesses Sell More Online
- South African Startup Wills & Trust Raises Angel Funding for AI-Powered Will Drafting
- ANC and DA Could Together Govern Most of South Africa's Municipalities
- ANC Support Falls in Local Elections as Debate Grows Over South Africa's Political Direction
- Helen Zille Refuses to Withdraw From Johannesburg Mayoral Race as Coalition Talks Begin
- Could Random Selection Replace Elections? A New Debate on Democracy