Prof. Okeji Advocates AI's Role in Healthcare Transformation

Prof. Mark Okeji, a professor of Radiography and Radiological Sciences at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, addressed the joint induction and oath-taking ceremony for graduates from the Departments of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, and Radiography and Radiation Science at PAMO University of Medical Sciences in Iriebe, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State. He asserted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform healthcare delivery by accelerating diagnosis, improving patient monitoring, and supporting clinical decisions.

Okeji emphasized that AI is designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare services, not to replace human professionals. He warned that medical practitioners who do not acquire the necessary skills to work with AI risk being left behind.

Okeji explained that AI-powered systems can analyze medical samples and interpret images rapidly, improving clinical decision-making. He also noted the potential of AI in public health surveillance and urged healthcare professionals to develop competencies to harness AI responsibly.