Artificial intelligence (AI) can help collect and analyse health data to improve decision-making and speed up healthcare delivery, says Dr. Prince Ebenezer Adjei, Head of the Department of Computer Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Speaking at a workshop held at the KNUST University Hospital under the sub-theme “AI in Medicine: Advancing Diagnostics, Research and Patient-Centred Care,” Dr. Adjei said technology in healthcare has evolved to make data collection easier and more useful for clinicians.

“Technology now makes it easier to collect data and condition it in ways that clinicians can access and interpret quickly,” he said. “Humans have done well in building systems to gather data through electronic health records and mobile apps, but the gap lies in drawing insights from that data.”

Dr. Adjei explained that AI is not merely software but a mathematical model that helps process information efficiently. “The use of AI in data collection and analysis allows clinicians to make faster and more informed decisions to improve patient outcomes,” he added.

Director of University Health Services, Dr. Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng, commended participants at the close of the two-day AI healthcare workshop. He said AI should not be viewed as a threat but as a tool that enhances human capability.

“AI is not replacing human intellect,” he said. “It is not a bad thing to be helped by AI, but users must apply critical judgment when using its output.”

He urged staff to make responsible use of AI tools by verifying information before submission to supervisors. He also praised the Summer School Committee, organisers, and participants for a successful programme.