Mirian Gom 
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged medical practitioners to become literate in artificial intelligence (AI) as technology increasingly reshapes global healthcare delivery.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday ahead of the 2025 Physicians’ Week, NMA Lagos Chairman, Dr. Babajide Saheed, said doctors must upgrade their digital competencies to remain effective in modern clinical settings.
“The days when physicians could rely solely on traditional methods are over,” Saheed declared. “Doctors must now be AI literate, interpret algorithmic outputs responsibly, and always uphold patient safety.”
He cautioned, however, that adopting AI without proper knowledge could expose Nigeria’s healthcare system to ethical and data privacy challenges.
“Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare globally, but it raises concerns about fairness, transparency, and accountability,” he said. “In Nigeria, weak regulation and limited expertise make these issues even more complex.”
Dr. Saheed stressed that technology should enhance, not replace, human judgement in medicine.
He explained that this year’s Physicians’ Week theme focuses on strengthening every link in the nation’s healthcare value chain—from policy formulation to patient care—highlighting inefficiencies that continue to hinder service delivery.
Lagos Doctors Urged to Embrace AI Literacy in Healthcare Practice
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