Innovation Hub on Artificial Intelligence for Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health in Africa

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Maternal, sexual, and reproductive health indicators in lower-income countries often lag behind Sustainable Development Goals, with challenges like high maternal mortality and limited access to contraception persisting. Digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), show promise for improving these health outcomes, but concerns about risks and ethical implications remain.

In the first phase of AI4D, this project established a research hub to advance maternal, sexual, and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa through the responsible development and deployment of AI innovations. These innovations prioritize ethics, inclusivity, human rights, and sustainability while strengthening health systems.

In its second phase, the hub will expand its focus on scaling responsible AI innovations to further enhance health outcomes and system resilience across the continent.