Health Ministry open to using AI to help detect diseases in public hospital, says Dzulkefly


KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is open to considering using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect diseases, especially cancer, in public hospitals, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

In a parliamentary written reply, the Health Minister said such a move will be considered once the AI tools are proven safe, effective and cost-efficient.

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