"Technology changes lives only when people trust it." Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare around the world. Across Africa, AI has the potential to expand access to healthcare, improve diagnosis, strengthen disease surveillance, optimise hospital systems, and support overstretched health workers. But innovation alone is not enough. Healthcare depends on trust. Patients must trust that their information is protected. Health professionals must trust AI rec

Imagine having to decide between buying food or paying for medical treatment. For millions of Nigerians, this is not a choice but a daily struggle. Health outcomes depend on more than just access to hospitals or doctors. Factors like income, gender, location, education, disability, and age shape who gets care and who does not. These inequalities create barriers that leave many without the help they need when it matters most. At the Centre for Human Development (CHD), the beli

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare worldwide, and Africa is no exception. From predictive diagnostics to personalised care pathways, AI tools are beginning to change how health services are delivered across the continent. Yet, a critical question remains: who is building these AI health systems, and whose experiences and needs do they truly reflect? Healthcare systems are shaped by the people who design and implement them. When AI systems are developed without