AI Helps Improve Accuracy Of Health Diagnosis – Dr Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry (MOH) will continue expanding the use of AI in the national healthcare system to improve the accuracy of disease diagnosis, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

He said AI has already been applied in several field initiatives, including the Lung Health Initiatives, which utilises diagnostic data, particularly X-rays.

“…it is difficult to make a diagnosis, especially for sinister nodules where we cannot tell if it is tuberculosis or not. But AI will help us achieve precision in such diagnoses,” he told Bernama after appearing as a guest on Bernama TV’s Ruang Bicara programme titled ‘Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Healthcare System’ tonight.

He said AI is rapidly advancing in oncology as well as in cardiology, surgery, general medicine, specialised surgery, and dentistry, as well as various other fields, and is expected to continue growing.

“We will certainly embrace more AI applications and AI research related to health, in the form of research or services,” he said, adding that MOH  is committed to implementing such initiatives.

Meanwhile, Dr Dzulkefly said MOH practices zero-tolerance against all forms of workplace bullying among its staff as part of efforts to create a safe and harmonious working environment.

According to him, from the start of his administration, he had conveyed a firm message that bullying is utterly intolerable, with more than 400 complaints received to date.

“I am confident of saying that the existence of these bullying management guidelines sends a clear warning and exerts pressure on potential workplace bullies within MOH,” he said.

He said that creating a fair and safe work environment must start with human values and a character rooted in compassion.

“However, preventive measures should not rely solely on guidelines but must also be supported by humanity and empathy,” he added.

-- BERNAMA