Global Initiative on AI for Health

In 2018, WHO partnered with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), setting the stage for the Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence for Health (FG-AI4H), a dynamic platform designed to provide answers to the pressing questions surrounding AI in healthcare.

With increasing global interest and participation in AI advancements, the FG-AI4H recognized the need for a long-term institutional structure. This partnership led to the formation of the Global Initiative on AI for Health (GI-AI4H). Launched in July 2023, under WHO, ITU, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the GI-AI4H stands as a resilient, long-term institutional structure, grounded in its mission to enable, facilitate, and implement AI in healthcare.

As the GI-AI4H took shape, WHO continued its commitment to shaping the future of healthcare through AI. This commitment is exemplified through a comprehensive set of guidance documents, strategic initiatives, and concerted global efforts, crafting a future where the integration of AI and healthcare is the norm.

The Global Initiative on AI for Health is a collaborative endeavour led by three specialized Agencies of the United Nations, namely, WHO, ITU, and WIPO, each bringing unique expertise and contributions to this initiative.