i.equalcare AI Health Feature

Summaries of digital healthcare and AI in Lebanon, Cameroon, and Malaysia, provided by i.equalcare volunteers

from Joe Elhage:

Most people who go to university and work use AI.
No current regulations exist for AI development and use, the law is outdated for current AI.
The electronic healthcare system is at a basic level for individual hospitals, with others not having established electronic records.
Underrepresented groups in medical data include Syrian refugees, workers (from Ethiopia, West Africa, or Sri Lanka), and individuals with disabilities.

from Bradley Mbibong Muluh and Bono Mbelle Aurelien

AI is still being implemented and is not commonly used, so no regulations have been passed.
The electronic healthcare record system is still in the process of development.
Potential underrepresented groups in medical data include Muslim women.

from Hoh Chew Wen

AI technology is still in development in Malaysia, but it is gradually becoming more prevalent in various industries. According to an article by The Star, AI is being used in immigration projects, biometric information, and image analysis. Also, the country’s prime minister is proposing to set up the first AI faculty in the University of Technology Malaysia (UTM).
Malaysia has yet to introduce specific laws or regulations governing the development and use of AI in medicine.
In regards to health records, the Ministry of Health Malaysia has launched the “RekodSaya Portal”, which is an initiative to empower individuals and families to manage their health through sharing health information securely and timely. The portal allows users to view their medical records, lab results, health benefits, medication lists, and blood donation information.
According to the World Health Organization’s data portal, Malaysia has a universal healthcare system provided by the government, and it is considered one of the most efficient in public and private healthcare in Southeast Asia. The Malaysian government has implemented various initiatives to address these disparities, such as the 1Malaysia Clinics program, which provides affordable healthcare services to underserved communities.