The public health system has taken a major step into the future with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into disease diagnosis
The public health system has taken a major step into the future with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into disease diagnosis, as the Ghana Health Service (GHS) partners with Qure.ai, a global leader in AI-driven healthcare innovations.
The breakthrough was confirmed this week during a high-level meeting in Accra, where the Acting Director-General of the GHS, Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, hosted Enla Fees, Director of Stakeholder Engagement at Global Health at Qure.ai.
The meeting focused on strengthening the collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in the area of AI deployment for tuberculosis (TB) and lung health diagnostics.
At the heart of the discussion was the official update on Qure.ai’s recent donation of an AI-powered X-ray screening system to Ghana’s Ministry of Health.
The cutting-edge equipment, already operational at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, is designed to improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosing TB and other lung conditions — a major leap forward in Ghana’s long battle against infectious respiratory diseases.
Enhancing Diagnosis through AI
The donated system utilizes advanced algorithms to detect signs of pulmonary conditions in X-ray scans within seconds — a task that would traditionally require the trained eye of a radiologist.
In resource-limited settings where access to radiological expertise is scarce, such AI tools can significantly boost diagnostic efficiency and early disease detection.
According to Qure.ai, the system is part of a broader initiative known as the Active Case Finding (ACF) project, aimed at identifying undiagnosed TB cases within communities through mobile screenings and AI interpretation tools.
Enla Fees, in her briefing, shared encouraging results from pilot implementations, highlighting how AI is helping Ghana reduce missed TB diagnoses, increase patient follow-up, and ease the burden on overstretched medical personnel.
Ghana’s TB Burden and the Need for Innovation
Tuberculosis remains a major public health concern in Ghana. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana records thousands of new TB cases annually, many of which go undiagnosed or are discovered too late.
The disease disproportionately affects low-income communities and is often complicated by co-infections such as HIV.
Efforts to combat TB have long been hindered by limited diagnostic infrastructure, under-resourced facilities, and stigma associated with the illness.
The introduction of AI, therefore, marks a turning point — not only in detection but in reshaping public health strategies using technology.
Leadership’s Vision for a Smarter Health System
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea praised the AI integration, describing it as a bold step toward modernizing Ghana’s healthcare delivery system. He expressed the GHS’s readiness to deepen collaboration with Qure.ai and other tech innovators to scale the benefits across the country.
“We are excited about the potential of AI to transform healthcare outcomes, especially in early detection and efficient diagnosis,” Prof. Akoriyea said.
“This partnership aligns with our national vision to harness digital health tools for equitable, quality healthcare for all.”
Also present at the strategic meeting was Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, the Director of Public Health at GHS, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to using innovation to close health gaps and improve service delivery in underserved areas.
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