PLTU-01 - Plenary session – Revolutionising health care with AI

Auditorium

Chair(s)

Dr Virginia Olmos, Vice President FIP Bureau, Uruguay and Dr Lars-Åke Söderlund, Vice President FIP Bureau, Sweden

Introduction

This session on revolutionising health care with artificial intelligence (AI) will explore the impact of AI on pharmacy practices and health outcomes, addressing challenges and ethical considerations, and giving real-world examples. Insights into AI’s role in drug discovery, medication adherence and patient outcomes will cover crucial aspects like integration into pharmacy workflows, data security, education, training and regulatory considerations.

Programme

09:00 – 09:05 Opening by the chairs
09:05 – 09:30 Revolutionizing pharmacy with AI: The good, the bad, and the future of patient care
Dr Harvey Castro, AI in Healthcare Expert, USA
09:30 – 10:00 Harnessing AI for health in Africa: Workforce, universal health coverage, and regulatory perspectives
Mr Prinesh Reddy, Associate Director – Healthcare Consulting, PwC, South Africa
10:00 – 10:30 Panel discussion and Q&A