UNITE & HealthAI release position paper for parliamentarians guiding responsible use of AI in health

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Written By Stéphane Dupré

AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, but thoughtful governance is essential to address ethical, safety, and equity concerns.

‘UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health’ and ‘HealthAI - The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health’ released their position paper, emphasizing the crucial role of parliamentarians in guiding the responsible use of AI in health.

Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite, Founder and President of UNITE and CEO of HealthAI, said in a statement: "UNITE and HealthAI have joined forces to provide clarity and critical recommendations on the role of AI in health. In a new joint-positioning paper, they highlight the critical role of parliamentarians in shaping AI governance to ensure AI in health is safe, effective and equitable for all. By adopting Responsible AI principles, we can build trust and drive ethical innovation in health worldwide." 

Parliamentarians are uniquely positioned to shape policies that balance innovation with safety. By promoting fairness, accountability, and cross-sector collaboration, they can help ensure that AI serves all communities, especially those in underserved regions. Their leadership can bridge global principles with national policies, fostering trust in AI systems and encouraging widespread adoption.

The position paper highlights parliamentarians’ role in securing investment in digital public infrastructure to strengthen health systems and support responsible innovation. It also stresses the importance of building public confidence through transparent governance and inclusive policymaking for responsible AI in health and emphasizes that AI should complement human expertise, empowering healthcare workers and enhancing patient care rather than replacing human judgment.

This is a defining moment for AI governance in health. With proactive leadership and a commitment to equity, parliamentarians can help shape a future where AI’s potential is harnessed to improve health outcomes for all, creating stronger, more resilient health systems worldwide.

The position paper can be downloaded HERE.

Stéphane Dupré

Stéphane is the Head of Communication at HealthAI, coordinating closely with the team to develop the organization’s communication strategy and tactics and position HealthAI as a trusted partner and expert in AI and health.

Combining private and public sector experience, Stéphane previously led the communication, design & event team at the Swiss Data Science Center, part of EPFL and ETH Zürich, enabling data-driven science and innovation for societal impact.

Stéphane holds an executive master's in corporate and marketing communication from IE School of Science and Technology in Madrid, Spain.

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