Opinion: AI offers opportunity for better Indigenous health care – The Star Phoenix
Apr 30, 2025
AI-driven virtual health assistants can be designed to provide advice and support that aligns with traditional Indigenous practices and beliefs.
Prior to contact, Indigenous populations were some of the healthiest in the world. As a result of colonization, Indigenous populations are now disproportionally affected resulting in high mortality rates and increased prevalence of conditions such as diabetes, tuberculosis and cardiovascular disease.
Advances in virtual care, 5G connectivity, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) provide an opportunity to improve health care access to Indigenous and underserved populations.
