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Hospitals around the world are beginning to use artificial intelligence to improve healthcare, and Nigeria is gradually becoming part of that shift. Artificial intelligence, often called AI, refers to computer systems that can analyze large amounts of data and help make decisions or predictions.

In healthcare, this technology can assist doctors in detecting diseases earlier and more accurately. For example, AI systems can analyze medical images such as X-rays and scans to identify signs of illnesses that may be difficult for the human eye to notice immediately.

In Nigeria, some health startups are exploring how AI can help improve diagnosis and patient care. With a shortage of medical professionals in many areas, technology like this could support doctors and reduce pressure on hospitals.

However, the use of AI in healthcare also raises important questions. Hospitals must protect patient data, and medical decisions should always involve trained professionals.

Even with these challenges, artificial intelligence shows how science and technology could help strengthen healthcare systems and improve medical outcomes in the future.