Combination of physiology with innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biosensors has been identified as a way to strengthen diagnostics, therapies, and healthcare systems in Nigeria.
Medical experts, who converged on the
University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, at the weekend for a two-day Bio-Synergy Conference focused on integrating physiological research with advanced technologies, stressed the need to improve healthcare delivery in the country through the use of advanced technology.
BusinessDay reports that the Vice-Chancellor of UNIMED, Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, had earlier described the event as timely, considering the immense desire for improved healthcare services in the country.
According to Adejuyigbe, “this conference reflects our commitment to advancing scientific research and leveraging emerging technologies to address critical health challenges, positioning Nigeria for innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.”
Chukwuemeka Nwokocha, the keynote speaker at the conference, also highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery and tasked medical experts to make the most of the discovery in their day-to-day activities.
“AI is transforming natural product research and enabling safer and more effective plant-derived therapeutics,” he stated.
Also speaking, Mega Oyovwi said that “a healthier nation is within reach when technology, people and integrated data systems work together.”
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