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Rwanda is championing artificial intelligence (AI) as a key solution to Africa’s healthcare challenges, emphasizing its potential to improve access, speed, and quality of medical services across the continent.
The call came during the fourth Africa HealthTech Summit, held from October 13–15, 2025, at the Kigali Convention Centre. The three-day event brought together more than 2,500 health ministers, innovators, researchers, and policymakers under the theme “Inclusive Healthcare: Empowering Innovation for Health for All.”
At the opening, Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, described AI as a historic milestone in medicine, alongside vaccines and antibiotics.
“Artificial intelligence applied in medicine is the third great discovery in medical history,” Nsanzimana said.
He noted that AI is now accessible through mobile phones and the internet, offering opportunities to detect diseases early, support clinical decisions, and extend care to larger populations. He cited Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Centre and Zipline drone blood delivery network as examples of lifesaving technology in action.
“With Africa facing a shortage of doctors, AI offers a real solution,” Nsanzimana said.
Experts at the summit stressed that AI’s impact depends on skilled personnel, supportive policies, and regional cooperation. Dr. Raji Tajudeen of the Africa CDC said digital health is vital for building resilient healthcare systems and tracking disease outbreaks efficiently.
UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, Ozonnia Ojielo, highlighted the importance of equity in digital healthcare. He praised Rwanda’s initiatives, such as electronic medical records and Telehealth 2, which expand access to essential care.
“Our technological ingenuity must ensure that all people have access to quality health services, without financial hardship and leaving no one behind,” Ojielo said.
As Africa embraces AI, the summit underscored that innovation, data governance, and collaboration could transform healthcare delivery for the continent’s 1.5 billion people, turning technology into a powerful lifesaving tool.
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