Gates Foundation
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AI in African Healthcare: Gates Foundation and OpenAI Pilot
Horizon1000, a Gates Foundation and OpenAI initiative, aims to integrate AI into primary healthcare clinics across Africa, starting in Rwanda, with a $50 million investment to reach 1,000 clinics by 2028. The project focuses on alleviating administrative burdens for healthcare workers, not on advanced diagnostics. This effort addresses declining international aid for health and rising child mortality by using AI to streamline patient intake, record-keeping, and guidance, thereby improving access to quality care in resource-constrained settings.