Artificial intelligence (AI) is a prominent topic in global healthcare discourse. In the African context, perspectives are polarized: some stakeholders regard AI as a transformative solution capable of overcoming longstanding systemic challenges, while others view it as a diversion from pressing issues such as workforce shortages, unreliable electricity, and inadequate infrastructure. The reality is more nuanced. AI is neither a comprehensive solution nor an empty promise. Its effectiveness depends on appropriate understanding, regulation, and application. To realize its benefits, African healthcare leaders must move beyond prevailing myths and address practical implementation challenges.
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