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JANNEKER, W. The role of AI in transforming healthcare in South Africa. SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. [online]. 2025, vol.115, n.5b, pp.66-69. ISSN 2078-5135.  https://doi.org/10.7196/samj.2025.v115i5b.3672.

South Africa's healthcare system struggles with resource constraints, workforce gaps, and rising disease burdens. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a scalable solution - enhancing diagnostics, drug discovery, and clinical decision-making while optimising hospital efficiency. Success depends on interoperable data, bias-aware AI models trained on local datasets, and robust ethical frameworks. Learning from China's AI health strategy and leveraging BRICS collaboration, South Africa must prioritise a unified digital health infrastructure to ensure equitable, secure AI adoption. Responsible implementation can augment clinical expertise and improve care standards across public and private sectors.

Palavras-chave : artificial intelligence; South Africa; healthcare.

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