Professor Mark Okeji Advocates AI in Healthcare Training

During an induction lecture at the joint induction and oath-taking ceremony for graduates of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science, and Radiography and Radiation Science at PAMO University of Medical Sciences in Iriebe, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Professor Mark Okeji, a Professor of Radiography and Radiological Sciences at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, advised healthcare professionals to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI). Okeji warned that those who do not acquire skills to use AI will be left behind.

He stated that AI will revolutionize healthcare delivery by accelerating diagnosis, improving patient monitoring, and supporting clinical decisions. Okeji explained that AI is designed to enhance human expertise, not replace it.

He highlighted AI's capabilities in analyzing medical samples, interpreting medical images, and processing patient information quickly. Okeji also noted challenges such as fragmented health data and privacy concerns, calling for stronger ethical safeguards and appropriate regulation.

The Vice-Chancellor of PAMO University, Prof. Smith Jaja, expressed confidence in the preparedness of the 28 inductees to contribute to the healthcare sector.