The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has initiated discussions with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) on the use of Artificial Intelligence and science-driven solutions to improve healthcare delivery in Ghana.
A delegation from the university, led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Asamoah, paid a working visit to the Fund on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor to explore the possibility of collaboration between the two institutions.
The discussions focused on how Artificial Intelligence and other scientific innovations could be applied to address challenges in the health sector, improve efficiency and support better outcomes for patients.
Professor Asamoah said the university was interested in working with the Fund to translate scientific research and technological innovation into practical solutions that could benefit the health sector.
As part of the proposed collaboration, the university is seeking the support of the Fund to make some of its health facilities and centres available for a pilot programme to test the application of Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions in healthcare delivery. The pilot could provide an opportunity to assess how Artificial Intelligence can support healthcare professionals, improve service delivery and generate data-driven insights for decision-making.
The two institutions also explored the possibility of deploying Artificial Intelligence systems to support the internal operations of the Fund, including areas where technology could improve efficiency, data management, monitoring and coordination of its interventions.
The engagement forms part of broader efforts by the Fund to build strategic partnerships with academic, scientific and professional institutions to strengthen specialised healthcare delivery and maximise the impact of its interventions.
The proposed collaboration is expected to create a platform for linking research, technology and healthcare practice, with the ultimate objective of developing innovative solutions that can be scaled across the health sector.
