Overview

At the World Health Organization (WHO), we support the science-based adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for health. Our overarching goal is to ensure that AI advancements contribute to global health in a way that is safe, ethical and equitable, with appropriate governance and regulation.  

We recognize the immense potential of AI to revolutionize health and address pressing challenges, such as skilled workforce gaps and resource limitations. However, as technology progresses rapidly, regulatory frameworks often struggle to keep pace with these developments, and adequate capacity to implement AI effectively lags behind. In response, WHO is actively engaged in guiding its Member States by developing guidance on governance, ethical standards and regulations to address emerging opportunities and challenges, mitigate risks, safeguard public health, and foster trust in the use of AI for health. Our mission is to assist countries in deploying AI technologies to deliver people-centered, equitable and sustainable health systems.