SIGHt Concludes High-Level Workshop on Responsible AI & Digital Ethics in Health
The SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt) successfully concluded a two-day advanced workshop on Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Ethics in Healthcare, held on 17–18 February at SIMAD University – Town Campus.
The workshop focused on the structured integration of ethical principles within digital health systems, emphasizing the importance of governance, accountability, and human-centered innovation in emerging health technologies.
Key Thematic Areas
The training addressed critical pillars necessary for responsible AI deployment in healthcare systems:
- Patient safety and data protection within digital platforms
- Accountability and transparency in algorithmic systems
- Equity and bias mitigation in AI-driven decision-making
- Sustainable digital health governance frameworks
Participants engaged in analytical discussions on real-world case studies, examining both the opportunities and risks associated with AI integration in health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts.
Participants
The workshop convened a multidisciplinary cohort, including:
- Healthcare professionals and researchers, strengthening evidence-based and ethically grounded practice
- University lecturers and students, fostering critical understanding of emerging digital health technologies
The diversity of participants enabled cross-sector dialogue and collaborative learning.
Facilitator
The session was facilitated by Dr. Hellen Muringi from the University of Nairobi, whose expertise in health data governance and AI ethics provided strategic and technical depth to the discussions.
Training Highlights
The workshop incorporated:
- Structured lectures on AI governance models
- Applied case-based group analysis
- Interactive policy and ethical risk mapping exercises
- Open dialogue on regulatory preparedness and institutional capacity
These sessions reinforced SIGHt’s institutional commitment to advancing responsible innovation in global health and strengthening ethical digital transformation within healthcare systems.
