Europe’s most ambitious regulatory framework is in full motion. Regardless of shifting enforcement deadlines, implementation readiness in Member States will be the determining factor in whether the EU achieves its ambitious goals. The EU AI Act represents a historic opportunity to make AI in health safer, more trustworthy, and more beneficial for patients across Europe. […]

The 79th World Health Assembly brought the global health community to Geneva for a week of high-stakes conversations on pandemic preparedness, health financing, and increasingly, on the role of artificial intelligence in transforming health systems. For HealthAI, it was a week of meaningful engagement, honest dialogue, and renewed conviction that responsible AI in health is […]

From 15 senior leaders of global health organisations: “We need concrete commitments on health data governance at the World Health Assembly” Dear WHO Member States and delegates to the 158th WHO Executive Board and the 79th World Health Assembly, As senior leaders of global health organisations, we are writing to call on you to make […]

Just a couple of weeks ago, HealthAI attended RAPS EuroConvergence 2025 in Brussels, a pivotal event that brought together regulatory experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the future of regulation and European competitiveness, especially in this era of digital acceleration and AI integration in healthcare. Here are our top takeaways: 1. Clearer, Smarter Regulations: […]

HealthAI – ‘The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health’, proudly marked a significant milestone on June 4, 2025, as it held the inaugural meeting of the HealthAI Funders’ Council. This advisory body brings together pioneering governments and institutions dedicated to advancing Responsible AI in Health.  The Council was established to provide our funders with a meaningful way to […]

Introduction HealthAI – The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health, recently submitted recommendations to the formal consultation on the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, advocating for a coordinated, multistakeholder, and mission-driven approach to global AI governance. Background on the UN Global Dialogue Transformation The United Nations’ Digital Compact has been working on the crucial […]

As a member organization, ECHAlliance brings a global community together in a network of ecosystems that match need and solution, break down silos, transform healthcare and create economic opportunities. In an effort to collaboratively promote effective and ethical AI-driven health solutions, earlier this month, HealthAI, the Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health, and ECHAlliance, […]

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. […]

Introduction Advancing responsible digital adoption is crucial for global health equity and resilience. But what will it take for countries to harness technology’s full potential to transform global health in the coming decade? In January 2025, the World Health Organization’s Science Council invited input on this critical question, presented in the draft report “Advancing the […]

As part of HealthAI work, we are continuing our efforts to assist countries worldwide in growing capacity and capabilities to regulate AI solutions in health. We are excited that in 2025, we will formally commence this journey with the first of these ‘Pioneer Countries’. Following discussions with multiple countries and partner agencies, we look forward […]

It is with profound sadness that we join the global health community in mourning the sudden and untimely passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the WHO Regional Director-elect for Africa. We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Ndugulile’s family, colleagues at the WHO, and friends during this difficult time. His passing is an immense loss not […]

Paul will join HealthAI as the Chief Regulatory Officer, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in healthcare, information technology, and regulatory frameworks. Prior to this role, Paul served as the Head of Software and AI at the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), where he led various innovative projects aimed at shaping the […]