LunagisthubNigerian Parliament to Provide AI-Powered Healthcare for Persons with Disabilities
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has announced plans to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled healthcare subscriptions for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through the Koyo HealthTech program. This initiative aims to bridge the healthcare gap for PWDs in Nigeria, ensuring they have access to quality medical care and services .
The program, which will run for five years, will provide monthly subscription coverage for PWDs, enabling them to access doctor-supervised consultations, AI-driven health guidance, and other accessibility features tailored to different categories of disabilities. The Koyo Navigate platform will deliver the Access to Health Initiative for PWDs in Nigeria .
The House of Representatives plans to provide legislative backing for the sustainability of the program. A bill is being drafted to mandate the government to permanently assume the cost of such subscriptions for PWDs. This move underscores the government’s commitment to promoting inclusion, strengthening healthcare delivery, and harnessing technology for the greater good of all Nigerians .
The initiative highlights the growing role of AI in healthcare delivery. AI-powered solutions have enhanced communication for people with speech and hearing impairments, improved mobility for individuals with severe physical disabilities, and expanded access to education and rehabilitation for people with learning disabilities and traumatic injuries .
The program is expected to improve healthcare outcomes for PWDs, increase access to medical care, and reduce the barriers faced by PWDs in accessing healthcare services. By leveraging AI technology, the initiative aims to promote inclusive healthcare and ensure that PWDs receive quality medical care.
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