Summary
Nonbinding readiness assessment toolkit jointly developed by PAHO, WHO, and the Inter-American Development Bank to help countries evaluate their preparedness to integrate artificial intelligence into public health systems. It provides a structured questionnaire and domains covering governance, legal and regulatory frameworks, infrastructure, data management, workforce, funding, implementation, and evaluation.
Healthcare Implications
Supports ministries of health and public health agencies in systematically identifying gaps and prioritizing investments before deploying AI at scale in surveillance, health information systems, and population health programs, helping reduce safety, equity, and privacy risks while promoting more trustworthy and effective use of AI in public health.