Ministry of Health organises forum on ethics of AI in healthcare sector

Emirates News Agency
Feb 17, 2025

Ministry of Health organises forum on ethics of AI in healthcare sector


The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has organised a forum on the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare, in collaboration with strategic partners including the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Health Authority, the United Arab Emirates University, and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of Health Regulations Sector, attended the event, in addition to representatives from government agencies, healthcare institutions, and academic entities.

The forum discussed the current AI capabilities in the UAE’s healthcare sector and reviewed a draft ethical framework for AI applications, developed by the National Centre for Health Research in partnership with strategic stakeholders.