The ongoing conflict in Sudan has severely impacted the healthcare system. Many doctors have lost their lives, and medical facilities are often destroyed or non-functional. The World Health Organization warns that this creates a significant health crisis.
In response, Sudanese authorities are utilizing AI technology to assist in diagnosing medical conditions. AI can analyze images like x-rays against vast databases, offering diagnoses even when doctors are absent. However, the rise of antimicrobial resistance due to misuse of antibiotics poses a serious threat.
Al-Sayed emphasizes that while AI can help compensate for the absence of healthcare workers, there is still a dire need for more medical personnel and supplies. The health crisis is not only due to conflict but also worsened by climate-related disasters, such as floods that create additional health risks.
International support for humanitarian agencies is crucial to improve healthcare delivery in these conflict zones, ensuring that more supplies and services are available to those in need.
Difficult words
- diagnosing — Identifying a health problem or illness.
- crisis — A time of great danger or difficulty.
- resistance — The ability to withstand something harmful.
- utilizing — Using something effectively.
- personnel — Staff or workers in an organization.
- supplies — Items needed for a particular purpose or work.
- humanitarian — Related to helping people in need.
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Discussion questions
- How can AI improve healthcare in conflict zones?
- What are the consequences of antimicrobial resistance?
- In what ways can climate disasters affect health?
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