Horizon1000: AI Revolutionizing Health Systems in Africa

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announce a $50 million partnership, Horizon1000, to leverage artificial intelligence for improving health systems in Africa. Starting with Rwanda, the initiative aims to reach 1,000 health clinics by 2028, addressing healthcare worker shortages and providing quality care in lower-income countries.

The Gates Foundation has teamed up with OpenAI in a bold $50 million collaboration, dubbed Horizon1000, to harness artificial intelligence for enhancing health systems in Africa.

The initiative aims to strategically partner with African leaders, beginning in Rwanda, to maximize AI's potential in health care. Bill Gates highlighted AI as a pivotal technology capable of revolutionizing access to healthcare, particularly in resource-scarce regions.

The Foundation's efforts, alongside Rwanda's AI health hub in Kigali, target reaching 1,000 primary healthcare clinics across multiple countries by 2028. This launch occurs amidst significant international aid cuts, which Bill Gates noted have impacted preventable child mortality rates globally.

(With inputs from agencies.)