The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, has urged government and health agencies to strengthen training and establish proper policies before introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Ghana’s healthcare system.
She cautioned that rushing into AI without adequate preparation could compromise patient safety and the quality of care.
Mrs. Ofori-Ampofo explained that many frontline health workers currently lack the skills needed to operate or interpret AI tools, making extensive training essential before any nationwide rollout.
Speaking at the recent African Digital Dialogue, she emphasized that nurses, midwives, and other practitioners must be well-equipped to use the technology responsibly.
Mrs. Ofori-Ampfo also called for clear regulatory guidelines and ethical frameworks to govern AI use in hospitals, warning that issues such as data protection, misuse of technology, and widening health inequalities could arise if policy gaps remain unaddressed.
According to her, AI’s benefits can only be realized if its adoption is carefully planned and aligned with the needs of Ghana’s health system.
Source: Obed Yankson
