Abu Dhabi:The Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) has announced the opening of applications for its 'AI for All - GLIDE Edition,' an online learning program designed to enhance the understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) among health professionals. This initiative aims to equip them with fundamental knowledge to assess AI's potential, limitations, and responsibly use emerging tools in their field.
According to Wam, the first cohort of this program will begin on November 16 and is expected to conclude by December 16, 2026. The program, developed in collaboration with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), includes content tailored to global health and disease elimination, making it accessible to those without a technical or coding background.
Dr. Farida Al Hosani, CEO of GLIDE, emphasized the necessity for health professionals to develop skills to engage critically with AI due to its rapid adoption. She highlighted the importance of understanding AI's capabilities and limitations to enhance decision-making in health systems, especially in resource-constrained settings.
Spring Fu, Managing Director of the Academy at MBZUAI, remarked that the program consists of four modules, providing a comprehensive understanding of AI, including system operations and the ethical use of generative AI. The collaboration with GLIDE aims to empower health professionals to make informed decisions about AI applications in their communities.
GLIDE's AI strategy also focuses on the challenges of eliminating infectious diseases, highlighting AI's potential in improving disease surveillance and forecasting, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining human decision-making and country ownership.